cohesively

[ koh-hee-siv-lee ]

adverb

1. holding or fusing together as a single mass:

   Cohesively bonded interfaces are used for applications such as protective coatings and metal-polymer compound systems.

2. in a unified or well-integrated way:

   To cohesively decorate an entire house, it’s best to stick to a simple color palette throughout.

   Mediation can help family members learn how to communicate and work cohesively to make decisions in a way that will benefit the family as a whole.

Other Words From

• non·co·he·sive·ly adverb
• un·co·he·sive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cohesively¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; cohesive ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

And then again visually the production design as well — working and going so cohesively with the production design.

From Salon

But the plaintiffs argue that protections for minority districts are law in Georgia, writing that “so long as different minority communities cohesively support the same candidates, they can be counted together.”

From Seattle Times

A 1986 unclassified study at the Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, Virginia, concluded that some historically devastated units continued to fight cohesively.

From Washington Times

It’s a lot of different aesthetic choices that I think cohesively come together.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones said she’s hoping for a politician who can get people to work cohesively.

From Los Angeles Times