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   cohesion

   /kə(ʊ)ˈhiːʒn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of forming a united whole: "the work at present lacks cohesion"
   • ▪ the sticking together of particles of the same substance.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin cohaes- ‘cleaved together’, from the verb cohaerere (see cohere), on the pattern of adhesion.

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   COHESION definition: 1. the situation when the members of a group or society are united: 2. the situation when the…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of COHESION is the act or state of sticking together tightly; especially : unity. How to use cohesion in a sentence. Did you know?

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   The force of attraction that holds molecules of a given substance together. It is strongest in solids, less strong in liquids, and least strong in gases. Cohesion of molecules causes drops to form in liquids (as when liquid mercury is poured on a piece of glass), and causes condensing water vapor to form the droplets that make clouds.

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   Cohesion is a word that comes to us through physics, where cohesion describes particles that are the same and tend to stick together — water molecules, for example. Outside of physics, cohesion describes unity among parts, and is something to be sought after.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcohesion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /kəʊˈhiːʒn/ [uncountable] (formal) the act or state of keeping together synonym unity. the cohesion of the nuclear family. social/political/economic cohesion. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOHESION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If there is cohesion within a society, organization, or group, the different members fit together well and form a united whole. The cohesion of the armed forces was rapidly breaking down. American English : cohesion / koʊˈhiʒən /