Adhesive Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 17th century (in the sense ‘tending to adhere or cling to’): from French adhésif, -ive, from the verb adhérer, from Latin adhaerere ‘stick to’ (see adhere)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky

Short Definition:

able to stick fast to surface or object

Examples:

• an adhesive label

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue

Short Definition:

substance used for sticking objects or materials together

Examples:

• tile adhesive