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Definition of stickiness

stickiness

/ˈstɪk.i.nəs/
stick · i · ness

Adverb:stickily
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Adjective:sticky
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• noun

1

The physical property or quality of adhering to surfaces or feeling tacky and viscous to the touch.

Example

"Washing her hands with warm soapy water finally removed the stickiness of the pine resin."


2

In business and economics, the ability of a website, product, or brand to retain users and encourage repeat engagement, or the resistance of prices and wages to rapid market changes.

Example

"The software company introduced daily rewards to increase app stickiness and reduce customer churn."


3

Uncomfortably warm and humid weather conditions that cause sweat to cling to the skin.

Example

"The oppressive stickiness of the August afternoon made everyone seek shelter in air-conditioned buildings."


4

The quality of being awkward, delicate, or difficult to resolve.

Example

"Given the legal stickiness of the contract dispute, both parties agreed to hire an independent mediator."

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