cohesion

Everyday

1. Cohesion is how well the parts of something stick or hold together. tree →
2. (science) Cohesion is the pull between particles of the same kind, such as water molecules sticking to each other. tree →
3. (writing) Cohesion is how well sentences and paragraphs link together so the writing flows. tree →
4. Social cohesion is when people in a group or country get on and work together. tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons, pupils improve cohesion with linking words like however, then, as a result, and by using pronouns. In science, cohesion makes water form drops and lets some insects walk on water (surface tension). In everyday life and news, team cohesion and community cohesion mean people sticking together.

Examples

• Water drops form because of cohesion between water molecules. tree →
• Use linking words to give your writing cohesion. tree →
• The team's cohesion helped them win. tree →
• Pond skaters walk on water thanks to cohesion. tree →
• The essay lacks cohesion; the ideas jump around. tree →
• Festivals can build community cohesion. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: cohesive. In science, cohesion (same particles sticking together) is different from adhesion (sticking to something else, such as water sticking to glass). A formal school word.