cohesion

/kou'hi:ʤn/

Thân thiện

Water droplets cling together on a leaf due to cohesion.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Physics) The intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid: This refers to the attractive force between like molecules within a substance, which is responsible for its physical state and properties like surface tension.
   • (Botany) The process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate: This describes a developmental phenomenon where plant structures, such as petals, fuse together.
   • The state of cohering or sticking together: The general quality of unity, connection, or logical consistency among parts of a whole, such as in a group, argument, or piece of writing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Physics):

  • Surface tension in water is a result of its strong cohesion.
  • The cohesion between the metal's molecules gives it its strength.

• Noun (Botany):

  • The cohesion of petals in that flower species creates a unique tubular shape.

• Noun (State of Unity):

  • The team's success depends on the cohesion among its members.
  • A good essay must have both clarity and cohesion.

Advanced Usage

• "Social cohesion": Refers to the bonds and sense of solidarity that bring people together in a society.

  • The community project aimed to improve social cohesion in the neighborhood.

• "Lack of cohesion": Used to describe a situation where parts are disconnected or inconsistent.

  • The report's argument suffered from a lack of cohesion.

Variants and Related Words

• Cohesive (adj): Having the property of sticking together; characterized by unity.

  • The coach worked to build a cohesive team.

• Cohere (verb): To stick together; to be united; to be logically consistent.

  • The various plotlines in the novel cohere into a satisfying whole.

Synonyms

• Unity: The state of being united or joined as a whole.
• Solidarity: Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
• Coherence: The quality of being logical and consistent (often used for ideas or communication).

Antonyms

• Disunity: Lack of unity or agreement.
• Fragmentation: The process or state of breaking into fragments or disjointed parts.
• Incoherence: Lack of logical connection or consistency.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid
2. (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals)
3. the state of cohering or sticking together

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coherence
• coherency
• cohesiveness