historically-cohesive
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/hɪˈstɔrɪkli koʊˈhiːsɪv/
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/hɪˈstɒrɪkli kəʊˈhiːsɪv/
consistent unity over time
Etymology
'historically-cohesive' originates from the combination of 'historically' and 'cohesive'. 'Historically' comes from 'history', which originates from Greek 'historia', meaning 'inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation'. 'Cohesive' comes from Latin 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'.
'Historically' evolved from the Greek 'historia' through Latin and Old French, while 'cohesive' evolved from Latin 'cohaerere' through Middle English.
Initially, 'historically' meant 'pertaining to history', and 'cohesive' meant 'sticking together'. Together, they evolved to describe something that maintains unity over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has maintained a consistent and unified structure or character over a period of time.
The architecture of the old town is historically-cohesive, reflecting centuries of cultural influence.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 09:51