adherence

noun
UK: /ədˈhɪərəns/
US: /ədˈhɪrəns/

  1. The act of sticking firmly to something.

    1. The tile's adherence to the wall was strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. Successful therapy requires strict adherence to the prescribed medication schedule. [ ] [ ]

  2. Faithful support for a particular rule or belief.

    1. His adherence to the rules was admirable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The group's strict adherence to traditional values shaped their community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

compliance obedience devotion loyalty

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The word "adherence" in English means: The act of sticking firmly to something., Faithful support for a particular rule or belief..

The phonetic transcription of "adherence" is /ədˈhɪərəns/ in British English and /ədˈhɪrəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adherence": compliance, obedience, devotion, loyalty.

Example usage of "adherence": "The tile's adherence to the wall was strong.". More examples on the page.