adhesion Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/
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Adhesion as a Noun
1
The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
2
Persistent attachment or loyalty.
3
An agreement to adhere.
4
An abnormal union of surface by the formation of new tissue resulting from an inflammatory process.
5
The binding of a cell to a surface or substrate.
6
The frictional grip on a surface, of wheels, shoes etc.
Word Forms & Grammar
adhesion (usually uncountable, plural adhesions)
Words That Rhyme With Adhesion
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Origin of Adhesion
From French adhésion, from Latin stem of adhaesio, from past participle of adhaerare.
Adhesion: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance |
| Plural | adhesions |
Pronouncing Adhesion
You say adhesion as /ˌædˈhiː.ʒən/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (hiː).