COHESIVENESS Definition & Meaning

cohesiveness

[koh-hee-siv-nis]

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noun

the quality of sticking together, or of causing things to stick together.
The binding material of the floor mosaic had lost its cohesiveness and many of the pebbles were loose.
the quality of being structured or organized in a unified way, with close or strong internal connections between people, ideas, or other elements.
These four dancers haven't worked with each other for very long, so it’s a challenge to find cohesiveness in their performance.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

noncohesiveness noun
uncohesiveness noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of cohesiveness¹

cohesive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

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One wishes it all held together a little more, instead of laying seeds that tend to sprout vibes and distractions instead of an illuminating cohesiveness.

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Given all the signposts the story’s obligated to hit, the plot’s cohesiveness is a minor miracle.

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Historically, addresses in these revered settings sought to strike a tone of unity and cohesiveness among Americans, epitomized by President Reagan’s remarks in such locales.

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“I can see there’s going to be cohesiveness,” he said.

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Meanwhile, Samoa boss Ben Gardiner was delighted by the cohesiveness of his side, who had only trained together six times prior to this fixture.

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cohesively cohesive soil

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