cohere
UK: kəʊˈhɪə | US: koʊˈhɪr
vi. to stick together; be united or logically connected
vi. to be consistent or logically sound
cohere = co<together> + here<stick>
- co: A prefix from Latin com-, meaning "together" or "with."
- here: Derived from Latin haerere, meaning "to stick" or "to cling."
Etymology Origin:
The word cohere originates from Latin cohaerere (co- + haerere), literally meaning "to stick together." Over time, it evolved in English to describe both physical adhesion (e.g., particles cohering) and abstract unity (e.g., ideas cohering logically). The root haerere also gives rise to words like adhere and inherent, all revolving around the concept of sticking or clinging.
The particles cohere when compressed.
His argument failed to cohere, leaving the audience confused.
A good team must cohere to achieve success.
The essay’s points cohere around a central theme.
Without glue, the materials won’t cohere properly.