adhesive
/ædˈhi.sɪv/
UK: /ədˈhiː.sɪv/
ÆDHI · sɪv (2 syllables)
English
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Definition
Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
Etymology
From French adhésif, from Medieval Latin adhaesivus, from adhaereō (supine adhaesum); see adhere.
Example Sentences
- "adhesive material"
- "adhesive tape"
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