adhesiveness
|ad/he/sive/ness|
C1
/ədˈhiːsɪvnəs/
(adhesive)
sticky substance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adhesiveness' originates from the Latin word 'adhaesivus', where 'adhaerere' meant 'to stick to'.
Historical Evolution
'adhaesivus' transformed into the French word 'adhésif', and eventually became the modern English word 'adhesive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stick to something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of sticking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being adhesive; the ability to stick or adhere to a surface.
The adhesiveness of the tape was strong enough to hold the poster on the wall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45