Synonyms of adhesion

adhesion

noun

ad-ˈhē-zhən 

1

as in adherence

a physical sticking to as if by glue

discourages the use of photo albums that keep the pictures in place by adhesion to the pages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherence
• cling
• adhesiveness
• bonding
• glueing
• gluing
• cohesion
• agglutination
• clumping
• cohesiveness
• attachment
• tenacity
• cementing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsticking

2

as in allegiance

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty

she has always shown steadfast adhesion to psychiatry's code of ethics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allegiance
• loyalty
• commitment
• dedication
• devotion
• fidelity
• attachment
• faithfulness
• steadfastness
• fealty
• constancy
• fastness
• faith
• piety
• devotedness
• troth
• affection
• resolution
• determination
• firmness
• reliability
• dependability
• fondness
• trustworthiness
• trustability
• trustiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treachery
• disloyalty
• falsity
• infidelity
• perfidy
• inconstancy
• faithlessness
• unfaithfulness
• falseness
• separation
• alienation
• disaffection
• perfidiousness
• estrangement

Examples of adhesion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To resolve this issue Tesla service will apply an adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique, as necessary. —Ahjané Forbes, The Courier-Journal, 1 July 2024

Tesla service will apply adhesion promoter and pressure sensitive tape or replace missing applique as necessary, free of charge. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies voted adhesion to the treaty of alliance, but the Senate declined. —Edwin M. Borchard, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2011

When applied to your natural nail, your nail technician may first add a nail primer (to raise your nail’s PH for optimal adhesion) then bond adhesive (to hold the gel on longer) before painting on your color. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024