ədˈhi:ʒən n. 1
the act or process of adhering. 2 the
capacity of a
substance to stick fast. 3
Med. an
unnatural union of surfaces
due to
inflammation. 4 the
maintenance of
contact between the wheels of a
vehicle and the road. 5 the giving of
support or
allegiance. °More
common in
physical senses (e.g. the
glue has good adhesion),
with adherence used in
abstract senses (e.g. adherence to principles). [F adh÷sion or L adhaesio (as ADHERE)]