adherence Synonyms & Antonyms
/ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/
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Adherence as a Noun
1
A close physical union of two objects.
2
Faithful support for some cause.
Strict adherence to the rules is required.
3
An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.
4
The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband.
Adherence in a Sentence
Strict adherence to the rules is required.
The project failed because of poor adherence to deadlines.
Religious adherence can shape a community’s culture.
Word Forms & Grammar
adherence (countable and uncountable, plural adherences)
Words That Rhyme With Adherence
perseverancecoherenceappearanceinterferenceincoherenceclearancedisappearancefirst appearancereappearancenoninterferencein spite of appearancecryptoclearanceference
Origin of Adherence
From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.
Quick Facts About Adherence
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A close physical union of two objects |
| Plural | adherences |
Pronouncing Adherence
Adherence is pronounced /ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (hɪə).