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cohesive
adjective
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Divide cohesive into syllables:

co · he · sive

How to pronounce cohesive:

Definition of cohesive:

cohesive (adjective):
causing cohesion.
gluelike in texture
exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence

Synonyms for cohesive:

adhesive
attaching
balanced
clinging
coherent
compatible
coordinated
glutinous
gooey
holding
matched
matching
sticking
sticky
symmetric
symmetrical
viscous

Antonyms for cohesive:

broken
disunited
divided
fractured
fragmented
partite
separated
shattered
splintered
split

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