cohesiveness
/kou'hi:sivnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of forming a united whole; the state of sticking together firmly. This refers to the property of a group or substance where its parts are closely connected and work or hold together well. 2. The property of being cohesive and sticky. This is a more physical or literal meaning, describing the characteristic of a material that causes its particles to adhere to each other.
Usage and Examples
- Describing Group Unity:
- The team's success was due to its strong cohesiveness and shared goals.
- A lack of cohesiveness in the committee led to ineffective decision-making.
- Describing Physical Properties:
- The cohesiveness of the dough is important for it to hold its shape while baking.
- Scientists measure the cohesiveness of soils to understand erosion.
Advanced Usage
- Social Cohesiveness: Refers to the bonds that bring people together in a society, such as shared values, trust, and a sense of belonging.
- Community events are vital for building social cohesiveness.
- Textural Cohesiveness: Used in fields like food science or materials engineering to describe how well the components of a substance bind together.
- The ideal cheese has a perfect balance of firmness and cohesiveness.
Variants and Related Words
- Cohesive (adjective): Having the quality of cohesiveness; forming a united whole.
- They presented a cohesive argument.
- Cohere (verb): To stick or hold together; to be united.
- The different ideas did not cohere into a clear plan.
- Cohesion (noun): Often used interchangeably with , especially for the first definition (unity). can sound slightly more formal.
- Group cohesion is essential for a productive work environment.
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.
- Stickiness: The quality of tending to stick or adhere (for the physical property).
- Adhesiveness: The quality of sticking firmly to a surface or object.
Antonyms
- Fragmentation: The process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts.
- Disunity: Lack of unity or agreement.
- Disintegration: The process of losing cohesion or strength.
Noun
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the property of being cohesive and sticky
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the state of cohering or sticking together
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