Cohesive

Pronunciation: /koʊˈhiːsɪv/

Definitions of cohesive

adjective well-integrated

Example Sentences

A1 The children in the class formed a cohesive group during the team-building activities.

A2 The essay lacked a cohesive structure, making it difficult to follow the main points.

B1 The successful project team demonstrated a cohesive approach to problem-solving.

B2 The cohesive bond between the members of the band was evident in their harmonious performance.

C1 The cohesive integration of various departments led to the company's overall success.

C2 The cohesive narrative of the novel kept readers engaged from beginning to end.

Examples of cohesive in a Sentence

formal The research team worked together to ensure a cohesive presentation of their findings.

informal We need to make sure all our ideas flow together smoothly to create a cohesive project.

slang Let's stick together and keep this group project cohesive, okay?

figurative The different elements of the story came together like puzzle pieces to create a cohesive narrative.

Grammatical Forms of cohesive

• past tense: cohesed
• plural: cohesives
• comparative: more cohesive
• superlative: most cohesive
• present tense: cohere
• future tense: will cohere
• perfect tense: have cohered
• continuous tense: is cohering
• singular: cohesive
• positive degree: cohesive
• infinitive: to cohere
• gerund: cohering
• participle: cohered

Origin and Evolution of cohesive

First Known Use: 1731 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cohesive' originated from the Latin word 'cohaerere' meaning 'to stick together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cohesive' has retained its original meaning of forming a united whole or sticking together, but it has also come to be used more broadly in various contexts to describe things that are closely connected or well-integrated.