What is another word for adhesiveness?

Pronunciation: [ɐdhˈiːsɪvnəs] (IPA)

Adhesiveness refers to the property or quality of sticking or bonding to a surface. Some synonyms for adhesiveness include stickiness, viscosity, clinginess, tenacity, glueyness, or tackiness. All of these words describe the ability of a substance to adhere to another surface. Additionally, adhesiveness can also refer to the ability of a group or individual to stay together and remain united. Synonyms for this meaning include cohesion, unity, solidarity, or cohesiveness. The term adhesiveness is often used in the context of adhesives and glues, but it can also have broader applications in a variety of contexts.

Synonyms for Adhesiveness:

What are the hypernyms for Adhesiveness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Adhesiveness?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for adhesiveness (as nouns)

Usage examples for Adhesiveness

One of the leading traits in her nature was its adhesiveness, however, and the threat of separation proved so painful to her that her friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bray, persuaded her to conform to her father's wishes as far as outward observances were implied, and for the rest he did not trouble himself to inquire into her thoughts or occupations.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
Moreover, they possess an uncanny adhesiveness, and a Signal Company man will leg up a tree with a coil of wire on his arm and hang glutinously, suspended by his finger-tips, while he enjoys the view.
"Leaves from a Field Note-Book"
J. H. Morgan
Well, she was a woman of grit, of adhesiveness to her guns; if Mr. Bilton did see her and did turn in his grave, let him; he would, she dared say, be more comfortable on his other side after all these years.
"Christopher and Columbus"
Countess Elizabeth Von Arnim

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