adherences
|ad-her-ences|
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/ədˈhɪrənsɪz/
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/ədˈhɪərənsɪz/
(adherence)
commitment or attachment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adherence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adhaerentia,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'haerere' meant 'to stick.'
Historical Evolution
'adhaerentia' transformed into the Old French word 'adhérence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adherence.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stick to something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'commitment or attachment to a belief or cause.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or state of adhering; attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.
The adherences to the new policy were evident across the organization.
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Last updated: 2025/05/07 07:06