cohesive — forming a united whole; well-integrated and unified
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: forming a united whole; well-integrated and unified
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈhiːsɪv/
Example Sentences
- Our office became more cohesive after we started sharing pizza every Friday - nothing bonds people like cheese!
- The research paper needs a more cohesive structure to connect all the different arguments.
- Despite being from different countries, the international students formed a surprisingly cohesive community.
cohesive
ADJECTIVE[/koʊˈhiːsɪv/]
forming a united whole; well-integrated and unified
The rowing team moves as one cohesive unit, oars slicing the water in perfect sync.
Adhesive bonds and decisive moves make us cohesive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'cohaesus', the past participle of 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'. This combines 'co-' (together) and 'haerere' (to stick or adhere).
Breakdown
co- (together) + haes- (stick) + -ive (adjective suffix) = cohesive (tending to stick together or unite)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Our office became more cohesive after we started sharing pizza every Friday - nothing bonds people like cheese!”
“The research paper needs a more cohesive structure to connect all the different arguments.”
“Despite being from different countries, the international students formed a surprisingly cohesive community.”
“The superhero team was anything but cohesive - they spent more time arguing than fighting villains!”
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