They theorized that the easily reversible adhesion of the gecko's footpads is not dependent solely on those microscopic hairs, but also on the unique internal anatomy of the lizard's foot.
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Adhesion
Synonyms for "adhesion" (51 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(7 words)
Verb(1 words)
adhere to original terms
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adherence, adhesiveness, attachment, adhere to original terms, adhesions.
- Sentence evidence is available for adhesion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "adhesion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "adhesion"
Keep "adhesion" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "adhesion" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "adhesion", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "adhesion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
8 entrieschemical adhesionelectrostatic adhesionintegrin mediated adhesionintracranial adhesionsmechanical adhesionpelvic adhesionsperitoneal adhesionsprotein mediated adhesion
Collocations
6 entriesadhesion moleculeadhesive forcecell adhesionpostoperative adhesionssurface adhesiontissue adhesion
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
[N]o waver in Judgment, have I, though Gods mercy, ever been; but a conſtant aſſertor of, and ſufferer for my ſatisfiedneſs in, and adheſion to, the piety and probity of my breeding and belief, vvhich vvas ever, yet is, and I hope, through Gods grace, to death ſhall be, in point of Religion according to the Doctrine and Diſcipline of the Church of England.
Source: wiktionary
Who doubts that the fineing, whipping, torturing, hanging, embowelling of men, women, and children, guilty of no other crime than adhesion to the Catholic faith, had assisted the Pope and Philip, and their band of English, Scotch, and Irish conspirators, to shake Elizabeth's throne and endanger her life?
Source: wiktionary
Mistress Affery, heartily glad to effect the proposed compromise, gave in her willing adhesion to it.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "adhesion"?
Closest matches include adherence, adhesiveness, attachment, adhere to original terms, adhesions.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "adhesion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.