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cohesively

[ koh-hee-siv-lee ]

adverb

  1. holding or fusing together as a single mass:

    Cohesively bonded interfaces are used for applications such as protective coatings and metal-polymer compound systems.

  2. in a unified or well-integrated way:

    To cohesively decorate an entire house, it’s best to stick to a simple color palette throughout.

    Mediation can help family members learn how to communicate and work cohesively to make decisions in a way that will benefit the family as a whole.



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Other Words From

  • non·co·he·sive·ly adverb
  • un·co·he·sive·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cohesively1

First recorded in 1795–1805; cohesive ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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