adhesiveness
- a word derived from adhesive.
Example Sentences
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An inch on each side of this point is Adhesiveness.
From The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology by Fowler, L. N.
Adapted to the pairing principle in man and animals, and is located between Adhesiveness and Amativeness.
From The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology by Fowler, L. N.
Secretiveness shows opacity, while Combativeness shows intense activity which extends into Adhesiveness and cautiousness.
From Buchanan's Journal of Man, August 1887 Volume 1, Number 7 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)
The so-called organ of Adhesiveness appeared to be incapable of manifesting true friendship, and its absence was frequently accompanied by strong capacities for friendship, of a disinterested character.
From Buchanan's Journal of Man, September 1887 Volume 1, Number 8 by Buchanan, Joseph R. (Joseph Rodes)
When Adhesiveness is large—especially if Inhabitiveness and Continuity be small—there will be found two swells, somewhat resembling the larger end of an egg; but if small, the head will retire at this point.
From The Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology by Fowler, L. N.
