adherence — the practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief
Pronunciation (IPA): /ædˈhɪrəns/
Example Sentences
- His adherence to the '5-second rule' for dropped food is surprisingly scientific.
- Patient adherence to medication schedules significantly improves treatment outcomes.
- The company's adherence to environmental standards earned them a green certification.
adherence
NOUN[/ædˈhɪrəns/]
the practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Adherence derives from Latin 'adhaerere', a compound of 'ad' (to) and 'haerere' (to stick). The word originally conveyed the sense of sticking to something physically or figuratively, later evolving to mean steadfast commitment or loyalty to principles.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + haerere (to stick) + -ence (state or condition). The suffix -ence transforms the verb into a noun denoting the state of adhering or sticking to something.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His adherence to the '5-second rule' for dropped food is surprisingly scientific.”
“Patient adherence to medication schedules significantly improves treatment outcomes.”
“The company's adherence to environmental standards earned them a green certification.”
“My cat's adherence to the 'sleep 18 hours a day' policy is truly admirable.”
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