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cohesion

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

KK: /koʊˈhiːʒən/

noun
Definition

The state of being united or sticking together, especially in a group or between parts of a whole.


Example

The cohesion of the team helped them win the championship.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the cohesion in our group lately?
Sloth B
Yeah, it feels like we really connect with each other now.
Sloth A
I think it helps with our teamwork and makes everything smoother.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It’s great to see how well we support one another.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unity
bonding
connection
Antonyms
disunity
separation
division
Root Explanation

Cohesion → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "haerere" (meaning to stick). The word describes the state of sticking together or forming a united whole.

Memory Tip

Think of things 'sticking together' ('haerere') as a group ('co-') — that's what cohesion means.

Visually Confused Words
incohesion
decohesion
cheson
noncohesion
cosession
hesione
cession
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