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Cohesiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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cohesiveness

 

[ ˌkoʊˈhiːsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

teamwork

The quality of forming a united whole, being closely connected and working well together.

Synonyms

harmony, solidarity, unity

Examples of usage

  • Effective communication is essential for cohesiveness within a team.
  • Mutual trust and respect are key elements of cohesiveness in a group.
Context #2 | Noun

material science

The property of a substance to stick together, forming a solid mass.

Synonyms

adhesiveness, stickiness, tackiness

Examples of usage

  • The cohesiveness of the adhesive is crucial for the durability of the bond.
  • The cohesiveness of the dough is important for the texture of the bread.

Translations

Translations of the word "cohesiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coesão

🇮🇳 सामंजस्य

🇩🇪 Kohäsion

🇮🇩 kekompakan

🇺🇦 згуртованість

🇵🇱 spójność

🇯🇵 結束力 (けっそくりょく)

🇫🇷 cohésion

🇪🇸 cohesión

🇹🇷 uyum

🇰🇷 응집력 (응집력)

🇸🇦 تماسك

🇨🇿 soudržnost

🇸🇰 súdržnosť

🇨🇳 凝聚力 (níngjù lì)

🇸🇮 kohezivnost

🇮🇸 samloðun

🇰🇿 бірлік

🇬🇪 საკავშიროობა (sakavshiroba)

🇦🇿 birləşmə

🇲🇽 cohesión

Etymology

The word 'cohesiveness' originated from the Latin word 'cohaerentia', which means 'sticking together'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of cohesiveness has been studied in various fields, including psychology, sociology, and materials science, to understand the importance of unity and interconnectedness. The term emphasizes the strength of bonds and relationships, highlighting the significance of working together towards a common goal.

See also: cohesively.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,878, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.