Like lift, there are many factors that affect the magnitude of the drag force including the shape of the aircraft, the "stickiness" of the air, and the velocity of the aircraft.
Source: tatoeba (5325771)
Stickiness
Synonyms for "stickiness" (37 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Noun(7 words)
Verb(1 words)
adhere to original terms
Strong matches (11)
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(1 words)
high stiction
Related words (18)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adh..., adhere to original terms, adherence, adhesion, adhesive.
- Sentence evidence is available for stickiness, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "stickiness".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stickiness"
Keep "stickiness" 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 "stickiness" 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 "stickiness", 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 "stickiness" 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
7 entriesMore specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesadhesive stickinessdwell timestickiness factorstickiness measurementsurface stickinessuser stickiness
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The stickiness of the lizards' feet is legendary, giving them a unique and mysterious way of defying gravity.
Source: tatoeba (11791454)
[…] 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.
Source: wiktionary
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.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stickiness"?
Closest matches include adh..., adhere to original terms, adherence, adhesion, adhesive.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stickiness"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.