her
Latinstick, cling, adhere
About This Root
From Latin haerēre (to stick, cling, hang on), past participle haesus. The literal idea of one thing clinging to another spreads into four directions: physical sticking (adhere, adhesive), holding together as a unit (cohere, cohesion), being stuck inside something so it can't be removed (inherent, innate), and — through the hes- variant — feet that 'stick' so you can't move forward (hesitate). Note: the heir/heritage/inherit family looks related but comes from a different Latin word (hērēs) and lives under the separate root hered.
Associated Words · 28
hesitate
To pause or be slow to act due to uncertainty or doubt
inherent
Existing as a natural and permanent part of something
adhere
To stick to a surface; to follow or remain committed to something
coherent
Logically consistent, clear, and well-organized
inherently
Naturally and essentially, as a basic quality
hesitation
A pause due to uncertainty or doubt; vacillation
hesitant
Slow to act due to uncertainty or doubt
adherence
Faithful commitment to a rule or belief; physical sticking together
cohesion
The state of sticking or working together as a unified whole
coherence
Logical consistency and unity of parts
adherent
A supporter of a cause or belief; sticking to something
cohesive
Forming a unified whole; tending to hold together
incoherent
Lacking logical connection; unable to express thoughts clearly
hesitantly
In an uncertain or reluctant manner
adhesive
A glue-like substance; sticky
adhesion
The ability to stick to a surface; persistent loyalty
hesitancy
Reluctance or uncertainty before acting
incoherence
The quality of being unclear or logically disconnected
coherently
In a logical, clear, and consistent manner
cohere
To stick together; to be logically consistent and unified
incoherently
In a way that is unclear or disorganized
unhesitatingly
Without any hesitation; promptly
coherency
The quality of being logical and consistent
unhesitating
Done without hesitation; prompt and firm