Cohesion

/kə‍ʊhˈiːʒən/

/koʊˈhiʒən/

Cohesion

the state of cohering or sticking together

synonyms : coherence

(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid

(botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals)

the linguistic mechanisms used to create connections and coherence within a text by employing various cohesive devices and techniques

Examples

1. Cohesion is the attraction between two like things, like attraction between one molecule of water and another molecule of water.

2. We have cohesion!

3. The most important thing is cohesion.

4. Cohesion contributes to the surface tension of water.