adhesive

 
Pronunciation: /ədˈhiːsɪv, -zɪv/

adjective

  • able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky: an adhesive label

noun

  • a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue: [mass noun]: tile adhesive

Derivatives

adhesively

adverb

adhesiveness

noun

Origin:

late 17th century (in the sense 'tending to adhere or cling to'): from French adhésif, -ive, from the verb adhérer, from Latin adhaerere 'stick to' (see adhere)