Adherent

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• adhærent archaic

Full definition of adherent

Adjective

1. Adhesive, sticking to something.
2. Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
3. (botany) Attaching or pressing against a different organ.

Related terms

• adhere
• adherence
• adhesive
• coherent
• inherent

Noun

1. A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

Anagrams

• neatherd