adhesive — a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈhiːsɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat got stuck to the adhesive mouse trap, but thankfully it was meant for tiny mice, not chunky cats!
- The surgeon used medical adhesive instead of stitches for the small wound.
- I accidentally used super adhesive instead of lip balm - now my lips are permanently sealed!
adhesive
NOUN[/ədˈhiːsɪv/]
a substance used for sticking objects or materials together
Glue sticking paper pieces together
Strong adhesive makes teams cohesive, leading to moments decisive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin adhaerere, meaning 'to stick to' or 'to cling'. The word combines the prefix ad- (to) with haerere (to stick), originally describing the physical action of one substance clinging to another.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + haerere (to stick, to cling) + -ive (adjective suffix forming descriptive quality)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat got stuck to the adhesive mouse trap, but thankfully it was meant for tiny mice, not chunky cats!”
“The surgeon used medical adhesive instead of stitches for the small wound.”
“I accidentally used super adhesive instead of lip balm - now my lips are permanently sealed!”
“The adhesive quality of this wallpaper makes it perfect for long-term use.”
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