Synonyms for adhesion
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
Related words
- Word family
- adhesiolysis adhesiotomy adhesive
Forms
- Plural
- adhesions → adherences, adhesivenesses, bonds, attachments…
Example sentences
- bond We must complete the bond by the end of this year.
- adherence He did everything in adherence to the same mold.
- attachment You can install a filter attachment on the faucet.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| adhesion | rising | |
| bond | steady | |
| adherence | steady | |
| adhesiveness | falling | |
| attachment | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- bond1
- 8 letters
- clinging2
- 9 letters
- adherence3
- 10 letters
- attachment3
- 12 letters
- adhesiveness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (clinging2 = 2 syllables).