cohesively

[ koh-hee-siv-lee ]

adverb
  1. holding or fusing together as a single mass:Cohesively bonded interfaces are used for applications such as protective coatings and metal-polymer compound systems.

  2. in a unified or well-integrated way:To cohesively decorate an entire house, it’s best to stick to a simple color palette throughout.Mediation can help family members learn how to communicate and work cohesively to make decisions in a way that will benefit the family as a whole.

Origin of cohesively

1
First recorded in 1795–1805; cohesive + -ly

Other words from cohesively

  • non·co·he·sive·ly, adverb
  • un·co·he·sive·ly, adverb

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