adhesiveness
Tendency to bond
Adhesiveness is the quality of sticking to things.
The term applies literally to glues, tapes, and sticky substances: The adhesiveness of the bandage kept it in place for days.
It extends to abstract clinging—emotional attachment, persistent ideas, or qualities that make something memorable: the adhesiveness of a catchy jingle.
Bonding substance
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- sealantGap-blocking substance
paste · mucilage · cement · mastic · putty · fixative · binder · gum
Pulling via pressure difference
holdfast · limpet · gecko · bur · tentacle · velcro · static · traction
Vulgar or slightly sticky
clammy · gluey · slimy · mucilaginous · resinous · pasty · gelatinous · tarry
Connection or fondness
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
bonding · connection · fidelity · allegiance · intimacy · closeness · clinging · dependence
Heat-fused metal joint
- solderFusible bonding alloy
- rivetHeaded pin hammered flat
- buckleFrame-and-prong fastener
- snapSudden sharp sound
button · splice · knot · joinery · seam · bond · fuse · affix
State of close connection
- solidarityUnity among allies
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- coalescenceUniting into one mass
fusion · integration · unification · consistency · interconnection · continuity
glue
Bonding substance
sealant · paste · mucilage · cement · mastic · putty · fixative · binder · gum · stickum
suction
Pulling via pressure difference
grip · holdfast · limpet · gecko · bur · tentacle · velcro · static · traction · purchase
tacky
Vulgar or slightly sticky
sticky · clammy · gluey · slimy · mucilaginous · resinous · pasty · gelatinous · tarry · unctuous
attachment
Connection or fondness
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
commitment · bonding · connection · fidelity · allegiance · intimacy · closeness · clinging · dependence · inseparability
weld
Heat-fused metal joint
snap · button · splice · knot · joinery · seam · bond · fuse · affix · attach
togetherness
State of close connection
- solidarityUnity among allies
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
coalescence · fusion · integration · unification · consistency · interconnection · continuity
- phrenologycraniology, acquisitiveness, benevolence, cautiousness, combativeness
adhesivenessrepulsion
Disgust or pushing-away force
repulsiveness · repellency · repellence · non-stick · release
adhesivenessslipperiness
Lack of grip
lubricity · slickness · frictionlessness · smoothness · looseness
adhesivenessdetachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
aloofness · independence · emotional distance · standoffishness · coldness
inherent, adhesive, adhere, cohesion, adhesion, cohesive, cohere, adhesives, adhesions