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Adhesion

The action of sticking; the state of being attached; intimate union; as, the adhesion of glue, or of parts united by growth, cement, or the like.

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Cabalism 76% connected

The secret science of the cabalists.

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Ecclesiasticism 76% connected

Strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc.

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Royalism 76% connected

the principles or conduct of royalists.

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Symphysis 76% connected

An articulation formed by intervening cartilage; as, the pubic symphysis.

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Synechia 76% connected

A disease of the eye, in which the iris adheres to the cornea or to the capsule of the crystalline lens.

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Pathology 76% connected

The science which treats of diseases, their nature, causes, progress, symptoms, etc.

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Stickiness 76% connected

The quality of being sticky; as, the stickiness of glue or paste.

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Support 76% connected

To bear by being under; to keep from falling; to uphold; to sustain, in a literal or physical sense; to prop up; to bear the weight of; as, a pillar…

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Adhere 74% connected

To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united; as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes adhere to the pleura.

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Adhere 74% connected

To stick fast or cleave, as a glutinous substance does; to become joined or united; as, wax to the finger; the lungs sometimes adhere to the pleura.

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Bind 74% connected

To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter; to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner.

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Bind 74% connected

To tie, or confine with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.; to fetter; to make fast; as, to bind grain in bundles; to bind a prisoner.

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Cling 74% connected

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually foll…

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Cling 74% connected

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually foll…

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Synonym 4

Adherence 92% connected

The quality or state of adhering.

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Adhesiveness 92% connected

The quality of sticking or adhering; stickiness; tenacity of union.

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Attachment 92% connected

The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Bond 92% connected

That which binds, ties, fastens, or confines, or by which anything is fastened or bound, as a cord, chain, etc.; a band; a ligament; a shackle or a m…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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