adherence
gb/ədhˈɪɹəns/ us/ədhˈɪɹəns/
C1
English
~ 8700
betartás, tapadás, adhézió
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
betartás
B2
Usage pattern:
adherence to [rules/standards/guidelines/schedule]
Strict adherence to safety regulations has greatly reduced the number of workplace accidents.
A biztonsági előírások szigorú betartása jelentősen csökkentette a munkahelyi balesetek számát.
The success of the project depends on everyone’s adherence to the agreed timeline.
A projekt sikere attól függ, hogy mindenki betartja-e a megállapodott ütemtervet.
There was poor adherence to the company’s data protection policy, leading to a security breach.
The doctor emphasized the importance of adherence to the prescribed treatment plan.
Adherence to democratic principles is essential for maintaining public trust.
Learner examples
Adherence to the rules is important in this company.
Ennél a cégnél fontos a szabályok betartása.
The teacher asked for full adherence to the class schedule.
A tanár az órarend teljes betartását kérte.
Good adherence to your diet can help you lose weight.
Adherence to the plan helped the team finish on time.
The doctor was worried about the patient’s adherence to the medicine schedule.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use the wrong preposition and say *adherence with* or *adherence of* instead of *adherence to*. The natural pattern is *adherence to [rules/plan/guidelines]*. Another confusion is between *adherence* (following rules or plans) and *adhesion* (things sticking together physically).
Meaning
following rules or standards exactly
Collocations
strict adherence
|full adherence
|adherence to the rules
|adherence to guidelines
|ensure adherence
|lack of adherence
Synonyms
compliance (Focuses on obeying rules or laws, especially in official or legal contexts; very close in meaning but slightly more legal/bureaucratic.)
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observance (Often used for following laws, traditions, or religious rules; a bit more formal and ceremonial than 'adherence'.)
Antonyms
noncompliance (Direct opposite in legal and official settings: not doing what rules or regulations require.)
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disregard (Stresses a lack of care or respect for rules, advice, or standards.)
Themes
business
|law
|health
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
The act of following rules, plans, or beliefs very carefully and not breaking them.
The act or state of behaving in strict agreement with rules, standards, instructions, a plan, or a set of beliefs.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
adherence of [substance] to [surface]
The paint showed poor adherence to the metal surface and began to peel within weeks.
A festék tapadása gyenge volt a fémfelülethez, és néhány héten belül leválni kezdett.
Special coatings are used to improve the adherence of the glue to plastic parts.
Speciális bevonatokat használnak a ragasztó műanyag alkatrészekhez való tapadásának javítására.
Bacterial adherence to the catheter can lead to serious infections.
The success of the dental filling depends on its adherence to the tooth enamel.
Learner examples
The tape lost its adherence to the wall.
A szalag elvesztette a falhoz való tapadását.
Good adherence of the paint to the wood makes it last longer.
Ha a festék jól tapad a fához, tovább tart.
The doctor explained that bacterial adherence to the skin can cause problems.
Engineers tested the adherence of the new glue to glass.
Common mistake:
Learners often do not know that *adherence* can have this physical meaning and expect only the 'following rules' sense. In technical writing, *adhesion* is more common, so using *adherence* here may sound less standard in some fields.
Meaning
state of surfaces sticking together
Collocations
strong adherence
|poor adherence
|surface adherence
|adherence of bacteria
|adherence to the surface
Synonyms
adhesion (The standard technical word in science and engineering for surfaces or particles sticking together; in many technical contexts it can replace 'adherence'.)
Antonyms
detachment (Describes surfaces or materials coming apart instead of sticking together.)
Themes
science
|technology
|medicine
|health
Definition
The state of one thing staying fixed to another thing because it sticks to it.
The state or quality of one substance or surface sticking firmly to another, especially in scientific, engineering, or medical contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
adherence
IPA
GB/ədhˈɪɹəns/
US/ədhˈɪɹəns/
Syllables & stress
ad - her - ence (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (her)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: adherence
- Plural: adherence, adherences
Word family
Expressions
in adherence to
1/ˈɪn ədhˈɪɹəns tə/
fixed phrase
formal
in line with rules or standards
Following a rule, law, or standard; in agreement with what a rule or policy says.
Examples
- In adherence to company policy, all visitors must sign in at reception.
- The report was prepared in adherence to international accounting standards.