adherence

American  

[ad-heer-uhns, -her-] / ædˈhɪər əns, -ˈhɛr- /

noun

1. the quality of adhering; steady devotion, support, allegiance, or attachment.

   adherence to a party; rigid adherence to rules.

2. the act or state of adhering; adhesion.

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Other Word Forms

• nonadherence noun
• preadherence noun

Etymology

Origin of adherence

< Medieval Latin adhērentia. See adhere, -ence

Example Sentences

Each year, poor adherence contributes to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths and drives billions of dollars in avoidable health care costs.

From Science Daily

The findings highlight a key gap between controlled clinical trials and everyday use, where side effects, costs, and long-term adherence can limit the effectiveness of medication-based weight loss.

From Science Daily

But behind the powdered-wig posturing and fusty adherence to tradition lies his radical idea: Progress is impossible without a past.

From The Wall Street Journal

“As with all officer-involved incidents, this matter was subject to an external review process, and we recognize the importance of that process in ensuring accountability and adherence to the rule of law,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

Humana said its current protocols “strike the right balance, allowing sufficient time to fill and ship prescriptions and supporting medication adherence without encouraging stockpiling.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• attachment
• faithfulness
• loyalty
• obedience