cohesion — the action or fact of forming a united whole
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or fact of forming a united whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈhiːʒən/
Example Sentences
- The new manager's terrible jokes actually improved team cohesion - everyone bonded over how bad they were.
- The political party struggled with internal cohesion after the scandal.
- My essay completely lacks cohesion - it reads like a grocery list written by a confused alien.
cohesion
NOUN[/koʊˈhiːʒən/]
the action or fact of forming a united whole
The rowing team moves as one, their perfect cohesion slicing through the water.
Strong cohesion and adhesion contain the explosion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cohaerere' meaning 'to stick together', composed of 'co-' (together) and 'haerere' (to stick or adhere). The word entered English in the 17th century through scientific and philosophical terminology.
Breakdown
co- (together) + haes (stick) + -ion (noun suffix) = cohesion
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📝Examples
“The new manager's terrible jokes actually improved team cohesion - everyone bonded over how bad they were.”
“The political party struggled with internal cohesion after the scandal.”
“My essay completely lacks cohesion - it reads like a grocery list written by a confused alien.”
“The cohesion of water molecules allows insects to walk on its surface.”
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