Adhesive

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ædˈhi.sɪv/

Alternative forms

• adhæsive obsolete

Origin

From French adhésif, from Latin as if *adhaesivus, from adhasus, past participle of adhaerere; see adhere.

Full definition of adhesive

Adjective

1. Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
2. Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

Related terms

• adhere
• adherence
• adherent
• coherent
• inherent

Noun

1. A substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.