Cohesion
/koʊˈhiːʒən/
Definitions
The act or state of sticking together; the unity or coherence of something.
/koʊˈhiːʒən/
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
The team showed great cohesion, working together seamlessly.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bunch of LEGO bricks stuck together tightly. That's cohesion! It's when things work together and stay united, like a team or a group of friends. A well-cohesive team wins!
👶 For kids: When things stick together, like glue!
More Examples
The lack of cohesion in the argument made it unconvincing.
How It's Used
"The cohesion of water molecules allows for surface tension."
"Social cohesion is essential for a stable society."
From Latin cohaerere "to stick together", from co- "together" + haerere "to stick, cling".
The word has been used in scientific contexts since the 17th century, referring to the sticking together of particles.
Memory tip
Think of 'co' (together) and 'hesion' (sticking) – things sticking together.
Word Origin
"to stick together"