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Definition of adherent

adherent

/ædˈhɪr.ənt/
ad · her · ent
Adverb:adherently
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Plural:adherents
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• noun

1

Someone who supports, follows, or upholds a particular party, person, philosophy, or set of ideas.

Example

"She has long been a vocal adherent of sustainable urban planning and renewable energy."

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• adjective

1

Sticking fast to an object or surface; clinging or attached.

Example

"The surgeon carefully removed the adherent tissue before proceeding with the operation."

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• Rhymes for adherent

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French adherent, from Latin adhaerentem, the present participle of adhaerere ('to stick to, cling to'), formed from ad- ('to') and haerere ('to stick').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adherent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adherent
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