Adhesively: meaning, definitions and examples

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adhesively

 

[ ədˈhiːsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of bonding

Adhesively refers to the manner in which something sticks or bonds to another surface. It indicates the properties of adherence and attachment in various contexts, such as materials, substances, or behaviors. This term is often used in scientific and technical discussions, particularly related to adhesive substances or technologies.

Synonyms

cohesively, stickily, tackily

Examples of usage

  • The labels were attached adhesively to the surface.
  • The materials bonded adhesively under high pressure.
  • The adhesive tape holds the paper adhesively together.

Translations

Translations of the word "adhesively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adesivamente

🇮🇳 चिपचिपे ढंग से

🇩🇪 haftend

🇮🇩 secara perekat

🇺🇦 адгезивно

🇵🇱 przyczepnie

🇯🇵 接着剤的に (せっちゃくざい てきに)

🇫🇷 adhésivement

🇪🇸 adhesivamente

🇹🇷 yapışkan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 접착제처럼 (jeobchakjecheoreom)

🇸🇦 بشكل لاصق (bishakl lasiq)

🇨🇿 lepidlově

🇸🇰 lepidlovým spôsobom

🇨🇳 粘合地 (zhān hé dì)

🇸🇮 lepilno

🇮🇸 límdur

🇰🇿 жабыстырғыштықпен

🇬🇪 წებოვანი წესით (ts'ebovani ts'ets'it)

🇦🇿 yapışqan şəkildə

🇲🇽 adhesivamente

Word origin

The word 'adhesively' originates from the root word 'adhere', which comes from the Latin 'adhaerere'. This Latin term combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' or 'toward' and 'haerere' meaning 'to stick' or 'to cling'. The concept of adhesion has been in use since at least the early 15th century, evolving through Middle English 'adhesif' before adopting its current form. The adverbial form 'adhesively' emerged as a way to describe actions or processes that involve bonding or sticking in various contexts, such as chemistry, engineering, and everyday usage. Its application has expanded with advancements in materials science, particularly in the development of new adhesives and bonding technologies.