noun

adherence

adh·ere·nce 3 syllables

A close physical union of two objects.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Adherence

A close physical union of two objects.

How to use Adherence

Adherence is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Adherence

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Antonyms for Adherence

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How many syllables does adherence have?

Adherence has 3 syllables: adh·ere·nce. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adherence?

Adherence is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for adherence?

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How do you use adherence in a sentence?

Adherence can be used in sentences where a noun describing a close physical union of two objects. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as adherence?

Adherence starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does adherence have?

Adherence has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.