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[ədˈ(h)iːsɪv], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky
(e.g: an adhesive label)
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Origin
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late 17th century (in the sense ‘tending to adhere or cling to’): from French adhésif, -ive, from the verb adhérer, from Latin adhaerere ‘stick to’ (see adhere)
[ədˈ(h)iːsɪv], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue
(e.g: tile adhesive)
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Origin
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late 17th century (in the sense ‘tending to adhere or cling to’): from French adhésif, -ive, from the verb adhérer, from Latin adhaerere ‘stick to’ (see adhere)
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