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Adhesion is defined as the act of agreement.

(noun)

An example of adhesion is when a person follows the rules.

The definition of adhesion is the act of sticking to something, either literally or figuratively.

(noun)

An example of an adhesion is a picture sticking to the wall where it is taped. An example of an adhesion is a person remaining true to his belief despite arguments.

See adhesion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of sticking (to something) or the state of being stuck together
devoted attachment; adherence
a thing that adheres
Med.
1. the joining together, by fibrous tissue, of bodily parts or tissues that are normally separate: it typically results from inflammation
2. a band of fibrous tissue abnormally joining bodily parts or tissues
Physics the force that holds together the molecules of unlike substances whose surfaces are in contact

Origin: Fr < L adhaesio < pp. of adhaerere: see adhere

See adhesion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or state of adhering.
Attachment or devotion; loyalty.
Assent or agreement to join.
Medicine
a. A condition in which bodily tissues that are normally separate grow together.
b. A fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures.
Physics The physical attraction or joining of two substances, especially the macroscopically observable attraction of dissimilar substances.

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Origin: French adhésion

Origin: , from Latin adhaesiō, adhaesiōn-

Origin: , from adhaesus

Origin: , past participle of adhaerēre, to adhere; see adhere

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