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cohesiveness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //koʊˈhiːsɪvnəs//

KK: /koʊˈhiːsɪvnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of forming a united whole or being connected together.


Example

The cohesiveness of the team helped them achieve their goals more effectively.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate the cohesiveness of our team during the project.
Sloth B
Yeah, it made working together so much easier.
Sloth A
It's great when everyone shares the same goals and vision.
Sloth B
Absolutely! That kind of unity really boosts our productivity.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unity
togetherness
solidarity
Antonyms
division
disunity
fragmentation
Root Explanation

Cohesiveness → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "haerere" (meaning to stick or cling). The word describes the quality of sticking together or being united as a whole.

Memory Tip

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

Visually Confused Words
costiveness
concessiveness
covetiveness
coerciveness
adhesiveness
comprehensiveness
chestiness
cheesiness
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