Meaning & Definition of word "Cohesion"

Cohesion

/koʊˈhiːʒən/

noun:

  • 1. The action or fact of forming a united whole.
    • Example: The cohesion among team members was evident during the project.
  • 2. The sticking together of particles of the same substance.
    • Example: Water's cohesion causes it to form droplets on surfaces.
  • 3. The quality of being logically connected or consistent.
    • Example: The cohesion of the argument made the essay persuasive.

Etymology

From Latin 'cohaesio', meaning 'sticking together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social cohesion:

The bonds that bring society together.

cohesive forces:

Forces that hold together similar substances.

group cohesion:

The extent to which members of a group stick together.

Related Words

cohere:

To stick together; to be united.

cohesive:

Characterized by or causing cohesion.

Slang Meanings of cohesion