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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
Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
The challenge was choosing which storylines to focus on to give the audience as much as possible in four episodes while maintaining the energy and a cohesive story and building out episodic cliffhangers.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 June 2024
Artists who wish to apply must submit 8 to 10 images from a cohesive body of work that reflects a strong, original vision.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Each room is individually decorated giving them all a unique feel, but there is still a cohesive vibe thanks to coastal decor, royal blues, and some with an ocean view.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohesive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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