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cohesiveness [kōhē′sivnəs] Etymology: L, cohaerere, to cling together 1 (in psychiatry) a force that attracts members to a group and causes them to remain in it. 2 (in dentistry) a property of annealed pure gold that allows it to fuse together under pressure and to closely adapt to the walls of a tooth preparation, making possible the use of 24-carat gold sheets or pellets as dental restorative material in single-tooth restorations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We face Balkanization; overpopulation; the loss of our language, culture, cohesiveness as a nation, and jobs; epidemics; degraded schools; bankrupted hospitals; a lowered standard of living; and loss of quality of life. The team's cohesiveness has been especially pronounced this season. In this stage, resistance to the group is overcome, and the feeling of cabin cohesiveness and identity develops. |
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