Definition

The quality of being loyal or sticking firmly to something, such as rules or beliefs.

Example

Her adherence to the guidelines helped the project succeed.

Conversation

Have you noticed how important adherence to guidelines is in our project?

Absolutely! It really helps keep everything organized and on track.

Yeah, without that adherence, things could get chaotic really quickly.

Exactly, it’s all about maintaining that structure to achieve our goals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adherence → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "haerere" (meaning to stick or cling). The word describes the act of sticking to or clinging to something, often in the context of following rules or guidelines.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sticking to' something ('haerere') as you follow or support it ('ad-'). This helps you remember that adherence means to stick to rules or commitments.

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