Definition of ADHESIVE

adhesive

Meanings

Plural: adhesives

Noun

  • a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
  • a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

Adjective

  • tending to adhere

Adj

  • Sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances.
  • Apt or tending to adhere; clinging.

Origin / Etymology

From French adhésif, from Medieval Latin adhaesivus, from adhaereō (supine adhaesum); see adhere.

Synonyms

adherent, adhesive, adhesive agent, adhesive material, agglutinative, claggy, clingsome, clingy, puggy, stickable, sticky, tenacious

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

adhesive is a valid Words With Friends word