noun
Uncommon
cohesion
koh-HEE-zhuhn
Cohesion (noun) means the act or state of sticking together or working together as a unit. Example: “Team cohesion improved once everyone understood their role.”
noun
1
The act or state of sticking together or working together as a unit.
"Team cohesion improved once everyone understood their role."
"The essay lacked cohesion between paragraphs."
2
The physical force that holds molecules of the same substance together.
"Water's surface tension comes from strong cohesion between its molecules."
How to use cohesion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe quality of sticking or holding together, whether physically (like molecules) or socially (like a team).
Common pairings
social cohesion
team cohesion
lack of cohesion
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Word forms
- Plural
- cohesions
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Etymology
From Latin cohaesio, from cohaerere, "to stick together" — the same root as coherent.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for cohesion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cohesion” mean?
The word “cohesion” means the act or state of sticking together or working together as a unit. In plain terms, the quality of sticking or holding together, whether physically (like molecules) or socially (like a team).
How do you pronounce “cohesion”?
“Cohesion” is pronounced koh-HEE-zhuhn (/koʊˈhi.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “cohesion” in a sentence?
Here is “cohesion” used in a sentence: “Team cohesion improved once everyone understood their role.”
What is the opposite of “cohesion”?
The opposite of “cohesion” — its antonyms — is adhesion.
What part of speech is “cohesion”?
“Cohesion” is a noun.
Where does the word “cohesion” come from?
The word “cohesion” comes from Latin. From Latin cohaesio, from cohaerere, "to stick together" — the same root as coherent.
Is “cohesion” a common word?
“Cohesion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cohesion” have?
“Cohesion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or state of sticking together or working together as a unit.
