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cohesiveness

/koʊˈhiː.sɪv.nəs/
co · he · sive · ness
Adverb:cohesively
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Adjective:cohesive
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cohesiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of forming a united, harmonious, and well-integrated whole, especially among members of a group or parts of a work.

Example

"Shared goals and open communication greatly improved the cohesiveness of the research team."

2

The physical property of like molecules or particles sticking together to form a unified mass.

Example

"Adding a small amount of water increases the cohesiveness of the clay, making it much easier to mold on the wheel."

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• Rhymes for cohesiveness

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coho
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cohort

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'cohesive' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness'. 'Cohesive' ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'cohaerere' (to stick or cling together), combining 'co-' (together) and 'haerere' (to stick).

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