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Definition of cohesively
cohesively
/koʊˈhiː.sɪv.li/
co · he · sive · ly
Adjective:cohesive
cohesively Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
In a closely united, well-integrated, or logically connected manner that forms a unified whole.
Example
"The cross-functional departments worked cohesively to deliver the software update ahead of schedule."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the adjective cohesive plus the adverbial suffix -ly; cohesive derives from Latin cohaesus, the past participle of cohaerere ('to cleave or stick together'), from com- ('together') and haerere ('to stick').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cohesively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cohesively