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adhering

 

[ ədˈhɪərɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

following closely

Adhering means to stick firmly to something or to follow closely. It can also refer to following a rule or belief faithfully.

Synonyms

abiding by, following, sticking to

Examples of usage

  • She was adhering to the strict diet plan.
  • The team members were adhering to the company policies.
Context #2 | Noun

physical attachment

In a medical context, adhering can refer to the process of tissues sticking together during the healing process.

Synonyms

bonding, uniting

Examples of usage

  • The doctor observed proper adhering of the wound edges.

Translations

Translations of the word "adhering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aderindo

🇮🇳 पालन करना

🇩🇪 anhaftend

🇮🇩 mematuhi

🇺🇦 дотримуватись

🇵🇱 przestrzeganie

🇯🇵 従う

🇫🇷 adhérant

🇪🇸 adherirse

🇹🇷 bağlı kalma

🇰🇷 따르다

🇸🇦 الالتزام

🇨🇿 dodržování

🇸🇰 dodržiavanie

🇨🇳 遵守

🇸🇮 držati se

🇮🇸 fylgjandi

🇰🇿 ұстану

🇬🇪 დაცვა

🇦🇿 riayət etmək

🇲🇽 adherirse

Etymology

The word 'adhering' comes from the Latin word 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to'. The term has been used in various contexts, from medical procedures to social behaviors, to describe the act of sticking firmly to something or following closely. Over time, 'adhering' has become a common term in English language to depict attachment or loyalty to a particular idea, rule, or practice.

See also: adherable, adhere, adhered, adherence, adherent, adherents, adhesion, adhesive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,730, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.