Definition of ADHERENT

adherent

Meanings

Plural: adherents

Noun

  • someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
  • A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

Adjective Satellite

  • sticking fast

Adj

  • Adhesive, sticking to something.
  • Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
  • Attaching or pressing against a different organ.
  • Showing adherence to a treatment.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English adherent, from Old French adherent, from Latin adhaerēns, present participle of adhaereō (“to stick to, cling”).

Synonyms

adhering, disciple

Scrabble Score: 12

adherent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
adherent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adherent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

adherent is a valid Words With Friends word