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cohesively

/koʊˈhiː.sɪv.li/
co · he · sive · ly

Adjective:cohesive
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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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