cohesion

Definitions

co- (together) + hes (stick) + -ion (noun) = "the state of sticking together." The binding force itself — what keeps a group, society, or text from falling apart. Common in social cohesion and group cohesion.

Common Collocations

• 1.social cohesion社会凝聚力
• 2.group cohesion群体凝聚力
• 3.team cohesion团队凝聚力
• 4.lack of cohesion缺乏凝聚力

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Shared values are key to maintaining social cohesion.

• 2.

  The crisis actually strengthened the group's cohesion.