Stickiness

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The property of sticking or adhering; adhesion. uncountable, usually

    "[…] The flesh [of the mistletoe berry] is sticky, and forms strings and ribbons between my thumb and forefinger. For the mistletoe, this viscous goop – and by the way, viscous comes to English from viscum – is crucial. The stickiness means that, after eating the berries, birds often regurgitate the seeds and then wipe their bills on twigs – leading to the seeds' getting glued to the tree, where they can germinate and begin the cycle anew."

  2. 2
    the property of sticking to a surface wordnet
  3. 3
    Warmth and humidity, as on a muggy day. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    Of prices or wages: the tendency to stay the same despite changes in the economy. uncountable, usually
  5. 5
    The presence of unique attributes that make a product indisposable and valuable to its owner. uncountable, usually

    "The stickiness of a cellphone might be measured by its ability to tell correct time, locate its user, and allow its user to remain connected regardless of location."

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  1. 6
    A research measure that captures the extent to which viewers wish to spend more time looking at or reading a print advertisement. uncountable, usually

    "The low stickiness rating helped explain why our ad’s brand linkage rating was so low: people were turned off by the blurriness of the main photo."

  2. 7
    An overemotional attachment to others; clinging in interpersonal relations; difficulty with ending conversations. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From sticky + -ness.

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