Synonyms of adhesion

adhesion

noun

ad-ˈhē-zhən 

1

as in adherence

a physical sticking to as if by glue

discourages the use of photo albums that keep the pictures in place by adhesion to the pages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherence
• cling
• bonding
• adhesiveness
• cohesion
• gluing
• agglutination
• attachment
• cohesiveness
• tenacity
• clumping
• cementing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detachment
• loosening
• unfixing
• unsticking

2

as in allegiance

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty

she has always shown steadfast adhesion to psychiatry's code of ethics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allegiance
• loyalty
• commitment
• dedication
• devotion
• fidelity
• attachment
• faithfulness
• steadfastness
• fealty
• constancy
• fastness
• faith
• piety
• devotedness
• troth
• affection
• resolution
• determination
• firmness
• reliability
• dependability
• fondness
• trustworthiness
• trustability
• trustiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treachery
• disloyalty
• falsity
• infidelity
• perfidy
• inconstancy
• faithlessness
• unfaithfulness
• falseness
• separation
• alienation
• disaffection
• perfidiousness
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adhesion

An integration layer, typically thermoplastic polyurethane, meanwhile, ensures adhesion. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026

Garments made of these fabrics were then tested for adhesion to design requirements. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

Using the wrong type of paint over an existing finish can lead to peeling, bubbling, cracking, or poor adhesion, turning a weekend project into a costly redo. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 May 2026

The endometriosis was so extensive that my abdomen was drowning in lesions, scar tissue, and adhesions. — Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026