Associations to the word «Cohesive»

Wiktionary

COHESIVE, adjective. Having cohesion.
COHESIVE, noun. A substance that provides cohesion
COHESIVE, noun. (linguistics) A device used to establish cohesion within a text
COHESIVE ENERGY, noun. (physics) The difference between the average energy of the atoms of a solid (especially a crystal) and that of the free atoms
COHESIVE ENERGY, noun. (chemistry) Standard enthalpy of formation of the consistent atoms from a solid phase.

Dictionary definition

COHESIVE, adjective. Causing cohesion; "a cohesive agent".
COHESIVE, adjective. Cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated; "a cohesive organization".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley