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adherence.

A close physical union of two objects.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/Australia, UK/ədˈhɪɹ.əns/Canada, US
  1. A close physical union of two objects.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Faithful support for some cause.

    countable · uncountable
    Strict adherence to the rules is required.
    The project failed because of poor adherence to deadlines.
  3. An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Latin haereō Latin adhaereō Latin adhaerēns Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Medieval Latin adhaerentiader. Middle French adhérenceder. English adherence From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.

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