cohesive
adjective/koʊˈhiːsɪv/
Frequency rank: #9,430 most common English word
Meaning
Forming a united and well-integrated whole.
Example sentence
The team played better when their strategy was cohesive and built on shared goals.
Synonyms & related words
- unified
- integrated
- coherent
- harmonious
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