Main Entry: ¹ad·he·sive

Pronunciation: \-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\

Function: adjective

Date: 1670

1 : tending to remain in association or memory
2 : tending to adhere or cause adherence
3 : prepared for adhering

— ad·he·sive·ly adverb

— ad·he·sive·ness noun