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- [ad-hee-zhuh n]
- /ædˈhi ʒən/
- /ədˈhiː.ʒən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-hee-zhuh n]
- /ædˈhi ʒən/
Definitions of adhesion word
- uncountable noun adhesion Adhesion is the ability of one thing to stick firmly to another. 3
- noun adhesion the quality or condition of sticking together or holding fast 3
- noun adhesion ability to make firm contact without skidding or slipping 3
- noun adhesion attachment or fidelity, as to a political party, cause, etc 3
- noun adhesion an attraction or repulsion between the molecules of unlike substances in contact: distinguished from cohesion 3
- noun adhesion abnormal union of structures or parts 3
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Origin of adhesion
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Medieval Latin adhēsiōn- for Latin adhaesiōn- (stem of adhaesiō) a clinging, equivalent to adhaes(us), past participle of adhaerēre to adhere + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Adhesion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
adhesion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
adhesion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for adhesion
noun adhesion
- grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
- attachment — If you have an attachment to someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them.
- cling — If you cling to someone or something, you hold onto them tightly.
- adherence — Adherence is the fact of adhering to a particular rule, agreement, or belief.
- bond — A bond between people is a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared beliefs and experiences that unites them.
Antonyms for adhesion
noun adhesion
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
Top questions with adhesion
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