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cohesive

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co·he·sion  (k-hzhn)
n.
1. The act, process, or condition of cohering: exhibited strong cohesion in the family unit.
2. Physics The intermolecular attraction by which the elements of a body are held together.
3. Botany The congenital union of parts of the same kind, such as a calyx of five united sepals.
[From Latin cohaesus, past participle of cohaerre, to cling together; see cohere.]
co·hesive (-sv, -zv) adj.
co·hesive·ly adv.
co·hesive·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.cohesive - causing cohesion; "a cohesive agent"
adhesive - tending to adhere
2.cohesive - cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated; "a cohesive organization"
united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front"
Translations
cohesive [kəuˈhiːsɪv] adj (fig) → cohesivo, unido
cohesive [kəuˈhiːsɪv] adj (fig) → cohésif/ive
cohesive [kəˈhiːsɪv] adj → geschlossen
cohesive [kəuˈhiːsɪv] adj (fig) → unificante, coesivo/a


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