adhesively

ad·he·sive

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Definitions of adhesively word

adjective adhesively coated with glue, paste, mastic, or other sticky substance: adhesive bandages. 1
adjective adhesively sticking fast; sticky; clinging. 1
adjective adhesively Physics. of or relating to the molecular force that exists in the area of contact between unlike bodies and that acts to unite them. 1
noun adhesively a substance that causes something to adhere, as glue or rubber cement. 1
noun adhesively adhesive tape. 1
noun adhesively Philately. a postage stamp with a gummed back, as distinguished from one embossed or printed on an envelope or card. 1

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; adhes(ion) + -ive

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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