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cohesive

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

A device used to establish cohesion within a text.

Pronunciation

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kohheesiv

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koʊˈhiː.sɪv

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Definition

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noun

  1. linguistics

    A device used to establish cohesion within a text

  2. A substance that provides cohesion

adjective

  1. Having cohesion.

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