Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //koʊˈhiːsɪvnəs//
KK: /koʊˈhiːsɪvnəs/
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

I really appreciate the cohesiveness of our team during the project.

Yeah, it made working together so much easier.

It's great when everyone shares the same goals and vision.

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