adherent

[ədˈhɪərənt]

adherent Definition

• 1. someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas
• 2. able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky

Using adherent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adherent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was a strong adherent of the socialist party.

• Example

  The tape is very adherent and won't come off easily.

• Example

  The glue is not very adherent and doesn't stick well.

adherent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adherent

• supporter
• follower
• devotee
• fan
• disciple
• sticky
• clingy
• tenacious

Antonyms for adherent

• opponent
• detractor
• slippery
• non-sticky

Phrases with adherent

• adherent cells

  cells that stick to a surface or substrate

  Example

  Adherent cells are commonly used in cell culture experiments.

• adherent clot

  a blood clot that sticks to the wall of a blood vessel

  Example

  An adherent clot can cause blockages in blood vessels and lead to serious health problems.

• adherent junctions

  cell-cell junctions that help cells stick together in tissues

  Example

  Adherent junctions are important for maintaining the structure and function of tissues.

Origins of adherent

from Latin 'adhaerentem', present participle of 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to'

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Summary: adherent in Brief

An 'adherent' [ədˈhɪərənt] is someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. It can also describe something that is able to stick fast to a surface or object. Examples of usage include 'He was a strong adherent of the socialist party' and 'The tape is very adherent and won't come off easily.' Phrases like 'adherent cells' and 'adherent junctions' refer to cells that stick to surfaces or help cells stick together in tissues.