adhesiveness

noun

Definition of adhesivenessnext
as in cohesiveness

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  1. cohesiveness
  2. tenacity
  3. cohesion
  4. attachment
  5. agglutination
Noun
  • Create cohesiveness from room to room A luxury-smelling home isn’t one note repeated everywhere.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
  • The league came out of the week preaching a message of cohesiveness and strength.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Definition of cohesiveness
Noun
  • Led by those two, the depth and tenacity of Argentina were on full display from the opening kick, with no signs of being lethargic despite having nothing to play for except national pride.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2026
  • The Free tent fly is crafted from a blend of recycled high-tenacity 15D Robic nylon Gossamer calls Clearskies.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 June 2026
Definition of tenacity
Noun
  • If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • If common national culture were the crucial glue for team cohesion, the USMNT would be in disarray.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of cohesion
Noun
  • This is an attachment that goes on the end of an inhaler, and helps get more of the medication into your lungs.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Vacuum the floor with the floor attachment and cushions with an upholstery attachment.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of attachment
Noun
  • If the patient is already infected with Proteus, then the same agglutination will occur when the Weil-Felix test is administered, and the patient will naturally test positive.
    — Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Definition of agglutination
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