cohesiveness

American  

[koh-hee-siv-nis] / koʊˈhi sɪv nɪs /

noun

1. the quality of sticking together, or of causing things to stick together.

   The binding material of the floor mosaic had lost its cohesiveness and many of the pebbles were loose.

2. the quality of being structured or organized in a unified way, with close or strong internal connections between people, ideas, or other elements.

   These four dancers haven't worked with each other for very long, so it’s a challenge to find cohesiveness in their performance.

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Other Word Forms

• noncohesiveness noun
• uncohesiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of cohesiveness

cohesive ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Gathering up my collection of books and accessories to see how they work together before placing them gives me a feel for whether or not I have the cohesiveness and flow I want.

From Seattle Times

The new homeland security commission may, however, try to bring greater cohesiveness to this collection of agencies.

From New York Times

But I understand how terrifying that can also be if you’ve been taught to expect a certain amount of control and stability and cohesiveness within your body your whole life.

From Los Angeles Times

Many around the world were surprised at the level of Western cohesiveness in support of Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

The lasting effects of the pandemic — namely the extra year of eligibility — has also made teams older, adding cohesiveness and coachability.

From Seattle Times