Definition

The quality or ability of a substance to stick to surfaces or objects.

Example

The adhesiveness of the tape made it easy to stick to various surfaces.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how the adhesiveness of certain tapes can really vary?

Yeah, some just stick better than others, right?

Exactly! I always prefer the ones with higher adhesiveness for my projects.

Me too! It makes everything so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adhesiveness → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "haerere" (meaning to stick or cling) combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word describes the quality of being able to stick or cling to something.

Memory Tip

Think of the idea of something 'sticking' ('haerere') to another thing, and 'ad-' means 'to' — that's why adhesiveness refers to the quality of sticking to surfaces.

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