noun

cohesion

cohesion, unity

The team showed great cohesion.

The team showed great cohesion.

Social cohesion is important for a community.

Social cohesion is important for a community.

((of/between/among sth.)) the state of sticking together The cohesion of the team was remarkable.

Synonyms: unity, solidarity, bond; Antonyms: division, disunity

From Latin 'cohaerere' (to stick together), from 'co-' (together) + 'haerere' (to stick).

Think of 'adhesive', which makes things stick. 'Cohesion' is when things stick *together*.

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