Meaning of cohesive in English

1. Pronunciation

   /koʊˈhisɪv/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   cohesive

   Definitions

   1. causing cohesion

   Examples

   • « a cohesive agent »

   Synonyms

   • adhesive
2. 2. cohering or tending to cohere

   Examples

   • « well integrated »
   • « a cohesive organization »

   Synonyms

   • united