adherent
/ædˈhɛrənt/ · ad·her·ent
noun
- A person or thing that adheres to a particular opinion, doctrine, or system. The politician's adherents were fiercely loyal to her campaign promises.
- A substance that adheres to a surface, often used in medical or technical contexts. The adherent tissue was carefully removed from the wound.
verb
- To stick or cling to something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. The paint adhered well to the surface of the wall.
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Did you know? The word 'adherent' has been used in various fields, including medicine, where it refers to tissue that adheres to a surface, and in politics, where it describes a loyal supporter of a particular ideology.