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adherence

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ədˈhɪɹəns// UK //ɐdhˈiəɹəns// ad·her·ence

n. the act of sticking to a rule, plan, or belief. You use this word when someone follows instructions or stays loyal to a cause.

n. the action of sticking to a rule, plan, or belief; compliance with a standard or loyalty to a cause.


SIMPLE

Her strict adherence to the diet helped her lose weight.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor praised the patient's adherence to the daily medication schedule.

COMPLEX

Success in the project depended less on technical skill and more on the team's unwavering adherence to the agreed timeline.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French adhérence, from Latin adhærentia.

Usage

Typically followed by the preposition 'to'.

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