cohesive
United and working together as a whole
Examples
In a meeting
“We need a more cohesive strategy across all departments.”
Over coffee
“Their friend group is really cohesive—they all get along so well.”
Why this word
unified
cohesive emphasizes internal bonding and sticking together, while unified means made into one
connected
cohesive implies elements naturally forming a whole, while connected just means linked
consistent
cohesive describes integrated unity, while consistent means free from contradiction
Usage tip
Use to describe teams, ideas, or designs that fit together naturally without conflict
Etymology
Latin: cohaerere (stick together) from co- (together) + haerere (stick) — 'sticking together'
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