adj Uncommon

cohesive

koh-HEE-sihv

Cohesive (adj) means sticking together well and forming a unified whole. Example: “The new manager built a cohesive team in just a few months.”

adj

Sticking together well and forming a unified whole.

"The new manager built a cohesive team in just a few months."

"The novel needed a more cohesive plot."

How to use cohesive

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorking or fitting together as a united whole, without gaps or contradictions.

Common pairings

a cohesive team cohesive strategy cohesive whole

Word forms

more cohesive comparative, cohesives plural, most cohesive superlative

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Etymology

From Latin cohaesus, past participle of cohaerere, "to stick together," + -ive.

Origin: Latin

Antonyms

incoherent incohesive loose noncoherent separate noncohesive unconnected

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Rhymes for cohesive

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cohesive” mean?

The word “cohesive” means sticking together well and forming a unified whole. In plain terms, working or fitting together as a united whole, without gaps or contradictions.

How do you pronounce “cohesive”?

“Cohesive” is pronounced koh-HEE-sihv (/koʊˈhi.sɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “cohesive” in a sentence?

Here is “cohesive” used in a sentence: “The new manager built a cohesive team in just a few months.”

What is the opposite of “cohesive”?

The opposite of “cohesive” — its antonyms — are incoherent, incohesive, loose, noncoherent and separate.

What part of speech is “cohesive”?

“Cohesive” is an adjective.

Where does the word “cohesive” come from?

The word “cohesive” comes from Latin. From Latin cohaesus, past participle of cohaerere, "to stick together," + -ive.

Is “cohesive” a common word?

“Cohesive” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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