ADHERENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

adherently (comparative more adherently, superlative most adherently)

In an adherent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*her"ent*ly, adv.

Definition: In an adherent manner.

ADHERENT

Ad*her"ent, a. Etym: [L. adhaerens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. adhérent.]

1. Sticking; clinging; adhering. Pope.

2. Attached as an attribute or circumstance.

3. (Bot.)

Definition: Congenitally united with an organ of another kind, as calyx with ovary, or stamens with petals.

Ad*her"ent, n.

1. One who adheres; one who adheres; one who follows a leader, party, or profession; a follower, or partisan; a believer in a particular faith or church.

2. That which adheres; an appendage. [R.] Milton.

Syn.

– Follower; partisan; upholder; disciple; supporter; dependent; ally; backer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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