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Webster 1913 Edition
Adherence
Ad-her′ence
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
adhérence
, LL. adhaerentia
.] 1.
The quality or state of adhering.
2.
The state of being fixed in attachment; fidelity; steady attachment; adhesion;
as,
. adherence
to a party or to opinions These words, which were once freely interchanged, are now almost entirely separated. Adherence is no longer used to denote physical union, but is applied, to mental states or habits; as, a strict adherence to one’s duty; close adherence to the argument, etc. Adhesion is now confined chiefly to the physical sense, except in the phrase “To give in one's adhesion to a cause or a party.”
Webster 1828 Edition
Adherence
ADHE'RENCE
,Noun.
1.
The quality or state of sticking or adhering.2.
Figuratively, a being fixed in attachment; fidelity; steady attachment; as, an adherence to a party or opinions.Definition 2024
adherence
adherence
See also: adhérence
English
Alternative forms
- adhærence (archaic)
Noun
adherence (countable and uncountable, plural adherences)
- A close physical union of two objects.
- Faithful support for some cause.
- (medicine) An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.
Translations
union of two objects
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support for a cause
(medicine)
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