adherence

CEFRC1

/ədˈhɪə.ɹəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of following a rule, agreement, or belief.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.

Examples

  • He did everything in adherence to the same mold.

  • Only strict adherence to the rules will prevent chaos.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Faithful support for some cause.

  2. A close physical union of two objects.

  3. The fulfilment of the legal obligation of residing with wife or husband.

More examples

In context

  • Religious adherence can shape a community’s culture.

  • Strict adherence to the rules is required.

  • The project failed because of poor adherence to deadlines.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Strict blank to the dress code is required for the ceremony.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.