cohesive
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\n \n Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 1, 2024 is:\n \n
\n \n\n cohesive • \\koh-HEE-siv\\ • adjective
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Something described as cohesive sticks together and forms something closely united. The word is usually used with abstract terms in phrases like "a cohesive social unit" or "a cohesive look/aesthetic." Cohesive can also be used to describe something, such as the design of a room or the plot of a movie, that is coherent\u2014in other words, logically or consistently ordered.
\n\n// The couple chose their wedding colors and designs carefully to make sure everything had a cohesive look.
\n\n// The customer service department is a small but cohesive team.
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"The collection showcases a harmonious blend of modern aesthetics and classic craftsmanship, allowing customers to create cohesive outdoor environments that enhance the beauty of their surroundings." \u2014 Business Insider, 16 Mar. 2024
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The Latin verb haer\u0113re has shown remarkable stick-to-itiveness in influencing the English lexicon, which is fitting for a word that means "to be closely attached; to stick." Among its descendants are adhere (literally meaning "to stick"), adhere\u2019s relative adhesive (a word for sticky substances), inhere (meaning "to belong by nature or habit"), and even hesitate (which implies remaining stuck in place before taking action). In Latin, haer\u0113re teamed up with the prefix co- to form cohaer\u0113re, which means "to stick together." Cohaer\u0113re is the ancestor of cohesive, a word borrowed into English in the early 18th century to describe something that sticks together literally (such as dough or mud) or figuratively (such as a society or sports team).
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