adhesive
Translation
sticky, able to stick
Examples
He used adhesive tape to fix the book.
He used adhesive tape to fix the book.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) to describe a noun He used adhesive tape to fix the book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sticky, gummy, tacky. Antonyms: non-adhesive
Etymology
From Latin 'adhaerere' (ad- 'to' + haerere 'to stick'). It literally means 'to stick to'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'ad' you 'add' to a wall; it has to be adhesive to stick.