Adherence Meaning
/ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA close physical union of two objects.
nounFaithful support for some cause.
Sentence Examples
He did everything in adherence to the same mold.
Only strict adherence to the rules will prevent chaos.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Strict ____ to the dress code is required for the ceremony.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Strict ____ to the safety rules is mandatory in the chemistry lab.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Latin haereō Latin adhaereō Latin adhaerēns Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Medieval Latin adhaerentiader. Middle French adhérenceder. English adherence From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Strict ____ to the dress code is required for the ceremony.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Strict ____ to the safety rules is mandatory in the chemistry lab.