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The Latin verb haerēre has shown remarkable stick-to-itiveness in influencing the English lexicon, which is fitting for a word that means "to be closely attached; to stick." Among its descendants are adhere (literally meaning "to stick"), adhere’s relative adhesive (a word for sticky substances), inhere (meaning "to belong by nature or habit"), and even hesitate (which implies remaining stuck in place before taking action). In Latin, haerēre teamed up with the prefix co- to form cohaerēre, which means "to stick together." Cohaerēre is the ancestor of cohesive, a word borrowed into English in the early 18th century to describe something that sticks together literally (such as dough or mud) or figuratively (such as a society or sports team).
Examples of cohesive in a Sentence
Craig Dempster, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Despite the varying historical and geographic points of inspiration, the hotel atmosphere comes together as a cohesive whole; its layers reflecting the building’s rich history and the Victorian flair for eclectic collecting habits.
—Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
Her style blends classic silhouettes with contemporary designs and trends, creating a varied yet cohesive wardrobe for various royal occasions.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
But, by dedicating specific areas for each function, the space ended up feeling incredibly cohesive and purposeful.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohesive. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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