Cohesion

/koʊˈhiːʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
The cohesion among team members was evident during the project.
The sticking together of particles of the same substance.
Water's cohesion causes it to form droplets on surfaces.
The quality of being logically connected or consistent.
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.

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