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adherenta person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas

Pronunciation (IPA): /ædˈhɪrənt/

Korean meaning: 특정 정당, 인물, 사상의 지지자, 추종자

Korean pronunciation: 애드**히어**런트

Example Sentences

  • As a devoted adherent of the 'five-second rule', Mike picked up his sandwich from the floor with scientific precision.
  • The adherent qualities of this new glue are so strong that my fingers are now permanently attached to this report.
  • She remained an adherent to traditional teaching methods despite technological advances.

adherent

NOUN

//ædˈhɪrənt//

a person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas

adherent concept
💡 Concept

Devoted political supporters following their leader

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adherent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The adherent sees how inherent wisdom makes ideas coherent.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ædˈhɪrənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ædˈhɪərənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixad--
Roothaer-
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'adhaerens', the present participle of 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to' or 'to cling to'. The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'haerere' (to stick or adhere).

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🎵Rhyme

inherentcoherentapparent
inherent
coherent
apparent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

As a devoted adherent of the 'five-second rule', Mike picked up his sandwich from the floor with scientific precision.

😄 Fun example

The adherent qualities of this new glue are so strong that my fingers are now permanently attached to this report.

She remained an adherent to traditional teaching methods despite technological advances.

😄 Fun example

The political party gained many new adherents after their promise to make pizza a basic human right.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

supporterfollowerdevoteedisciplepartisan

Antonyms

opponentcriticdetractor

Related

adhereadhesivecoherentinherentallegiance