adherence
nounDivide adherence into syllables:
ad · her · ence
How to pronounce adherence:
Definition of adherence:
- adherence (noun):
- the act or state of agreeing
- the act, action, or quality of adhering
- faithful support for a cause or political party or religion.
Synonyms for adherence:
accordance
adhesion
adhesiveness
agreement
assent
attachment
bond
bonding
cabalism
cling
cohesion
compliance
conformability
deference
dutifulness
kabbalism
obedience
observance
respect
royalism
submission
submissiveness
subservience
support
traditionalism
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