adhesive
A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
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Definition of Adhesive
A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion
How to use Adhesive
Adhesive 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 Adhesive
Antonyms for Adhesive
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FAQ
Questions people ask
How many syllables does adhesive have?
Adhesive has 3 syllables: adh·esi·ve. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is adhesive?
Adhesive is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for adhesive?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for adhesive. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use adhesive in a sentence?
Adhesive can be used in sentences where a noun describing a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion 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 adhesive?
Adhesive 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 adhesive have?
Adhesive has 8 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.