cohesión
cohesion
noun koh-eh-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin cohaesio, from cohaerere (to stick together).
Usage Note
Cohesión denotes the quality of sticking together, whether in a physical, social, or textual sense. Cohesión social (social cohesion) is a frequent phrase in political discourse. Do not confuse with coherencia (coherence/logical consistency), which refers to ideas fitting together rather than people or groups.
Examples
"La cohesión del equipo fue esencial para ganar."
Natural Translation
The team's cohesion was essential for winning.
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