adherent

Definition

Adhesive, sticking to something.

Etymology

From Middle English adherent, from Old French adherent, from Latin adhaerēns, present participle of adhaereō (“to stick to, cling”).

Example Sentences

• "Close to the cliff with both his hands he clung And stuck adherent, and suspended hung."
• "Half (49.9%) of patients were adherent to their regimens, 42.6% were underadherent, and 7.6% had medication oversupply."

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