Definition of cohesion

The word "cohesion" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "cohaesionem" is derived from "cohaesio," which means "adhesion" or "to stick together." This Latin word is a combination of "co," meaning "together," and "haerere," meaning "to stick" or "to adhere." The concept of cohesion dates back to ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, who discussed the concept of "together-sticking" or "cohesion" in his works on physics and biology. The term was later adopted into Middle English as "cohesioun" or "cohesione," and has since evolved into its modern form, "cohesion." In English, the term "cohesion" typically refers to the state of sticking or sticking together, whether referring to physical substances, social groups, or abstract concepts.