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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.