cohesion
gb/koʊhˈiʒən/ us/koʊhˈiʒən/
C1
English
kohézió, összetartás, szövegkohézió
NOUN
C1
1
kohézió
C1
összetartás
B2
Usage pattern:
cohesion of/between/among [people or things]; [adjective] cohesion
The new manager tried to build cohesion across teams that had rarely worked together.
Az új vezető megpróbálta erősíteni a kohéziót a korábban ritkán együtt dolgozó csapatok között.
Repeated scandals damaged the party's internal cohesion.
Az ismétlődő botrányok megrendítették a párt belső kohézióját.
The design gives the whole exhibition a strong sense of cohesion.
Learner examples
Good communication improves team cohesion.
A jó kommunikáció erősíti a csapat összetartását.
The class needs more cohesion.
Az osztálynak több összetartásra van szüksége.
Common mistake:
Cohesion is usually uncountable; say “strong cohesion” or “a sense of cohesion,” not usually “a cohesion.”
Meaning
unity of a whole
Collocations
social cohesion
|team cohesion
|group cohesion
|community cohesion
|internal cohesion
|political cohesion
|organizational cohesion
|strong cohesion
|a sense of cohesion
|build cohesion
Synonyms
unity (More general and everyday; may not imply the links holding parts together.)
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solidarity (Emphasizes mutual support among people.)
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connectedness (Emphasizes links between parts.)
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integration (Emphasizes combining parts into one system.)
Antonyms
fragmentation (Parts are broken into separate pieces or groups.)
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division (People or parts are separated by disagreement or difference.)
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disunity (A lack of shared purpose or agreement.)
Themes
society
|organizations
|communication
|design
Definition
How well the parts of something stay together or work together as one whole.
The quality of different parts, people, or ideas fitting or working together so that they form a united whole.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
kohézió
C1
Usage pattern:
cohesion in [a text, essay, or argument]; cohesion between [sentences or paragraphs]
The essay has good ideas, but it needs more cohesion between paragraphs.
A dolgozatban jó ötletek vannak, de nagyobb kohézióra van szükség a bekezdések között.
Pronouns and repeated key terms can create cohesion in a complex text.
A névmások és az ismétlődő kulcskifejezések kohéziót teremthetnek egy összetett szövegben.
The editor rearranged the sections to improve the report's cohesion.
Learner examples
Use linking words to improve cohesion.
Használj kötőszavakat a szövegkohézió javítására.
The paragraph has good cohesion.
A bekezdésnek jó a kohéziója.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse cohesion with coherence: cohesion is about links between parts; coherence is about whether the whole makes sense.
Meaning
connectedness in writing
Collocations
textual cohesion
|grammatical cohesion
|lexical cohesion
|discourse cohesion
|paragraph cohesion
|cohesion between paragraphs
|cohesion and coherence
|improve cohesion
|create cohesion
|lack cohesion
Synonyms
coherence (Broader; refers to the overall sense and logic of a text.)
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flow (More informal; emphasizes smooth movement from one part to the next.)
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continuity (Emphasizes an unbroken sequence or connection.)
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connectedness (Emphasizes that parts are linked.)
Antonyms
incoherence (A lack of clear meaning or organization.)
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disjointedness (Parts feel disconnected from one another.)
Themes
writing
|education
|linguistics
|communication
|language_learning
Definition
How clearly the parts of a piece of writing or speech are connected.
The quality of a text, speech, or argument in which words, sentences, and ideas are clearly linked so that the whole feels connected and continuous.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
3
kohézió
C1
Usage pattern:
cohesion between [molecules or particles]; cohesion of [a liquid or material]
The high cohesion of water helps explain its surface tension.
A víz nagy kohéziója segít megmagyarázni a felületi feszültségét.
Scientists studied how temperature affects cohesion between the particles.
A tudósok azt vizsgálták, hogyan befolyásolja a hőmérséklet a részecskék közötti kohéziót.
Cohesion helps keep small water droplets rounded.
Learner examples
Water has strong cohesion.
A víz kohéziója erős.
Cohesion holds the molecules together.
A kohézió tartja össze a molekulákat.
Common mistake:
In science, cohesion is attraction between similar particles; adhesion is attraction between different substances.
Meaning
attraction between like molecules
Collocations
molecular cohesion
|particle cohesion
|cohesion between molecules
|cohesion of water
|strong cohesion
|weak cohesion
|cohesive forces
|surface tension
|soil cohesion
Synonyms
attraction (A broader term for a pulling force.)
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cohesive force (A technical term for the force responsible for cohesion.)
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binding (Emphasizes particles being held together.)
Antonyms
repulsion (Particles push away from one another.)
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dispersion (Particles spread apart rather than hold together.)
Themes
physics
|chemistry
|materials
|science
Definition
The force that makes particles of the same substance stick together.
The attraction between molecules or particles of the same substance that makes them hold together.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
kohézió
C1
Usage pattern:
high/low cohesion in [a module, class, or component]; cohesion between [methods or functions]
The class had low cohesion because it handled logging, payments, and user permissions.
Az osztály kohéziója alacsony volt, mert naplózást, fizetéseket és felhasználói jogosultságokat is kezelt.
Refactoring the service improved cohesion by keeping related behavior in one place.
A szolgáltatás refaktorálása javította a kohéziót azzal, hogy a kapcsolódó funkcionalitást egy helyen tartotta.
Good object-oriented design often aims for high cohesion and loose coupling.
Learner examples
This module has high cohesion.
Ennek a modulnak magas a kohéziója.
Move unrelated code out to improve cohesion.
A kohézió javításához különítsd el a nem oda tartozó kódot.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse cohesion with coupling: cohesion is about relationships inside one component; coupling is about dependencies between components.
Meaning
focus within software modules
Collocations
high cohesion
|low cohesion
|software cohesion
|module cohesion
|class cohesion
|functional cohesion
|improve cohesion
|measure cohesion
|high cohesion and low coupling
Synonyms
functional unity (Emphasizes one focused purpose.)
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focus (Less technical and broader.)
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internal consistency (Emphasizes parts fitting the same design or purpose.)
Antonyms
low cohesion (The same design quality in its weak form.)
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fragmentation (Responsibilities are scattered across unrelated parts.)
Themes
software
|programming
|engineering
|design
Definition
How well the code inside one software part belongs together and does one clear job.
In software design, the degree to which the parts of a module, class, or component belong together and serve a single purpose.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cohesion
IPA
GB/koʊhˈiʒən/
US/koʊhˈiʒən/
Syllables & stress
co - he - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (he)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cohesion
- Plural: cohesion, cohesions
Expressions
cohesion and coherence
1/koʊhˈiʒən ˈænd koʊhˈɪɹəns/
fixed phrase
formal
connected, logical writing
How well writing is connected and how clearly it makes sense as a whole.
Examples
- The course teaches cohesion and coherence in academic writing.
- Her essay scored well for cohesion and coherence because the argument was easy to follow.
- Using clear topic sentences can improve both cohesion and coherence.
Learner examples
- My teacher said I need better cohesion and coherence.
- Good paragraphs help cohesion and coherence.
high cohesion and low coupling
1/hˈaɪ koʊhˈiʒən ˈænd lˈoʊ kˈʌplɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
focused, independent software design
A coding idea: each part should do one clear job and should not depend too much on other parts.
Examples
- The architecture aims for high cohesion and low coupling so services can change independently.
- Moving the validation code into its own module helped achieve high cohesion and low coupling.
- The team used high cohesion and low coupling as a guide for refactoring the system.
Learner examples
- Good software often has high cohesion and low coupling.
lack of cohesion
1/lˈæk əv koʊhˈiʒən/
fixed phrase
absence of unity
A situation where the parts of something do not connect or work well together.
Examples
- The report suffers from a lack of cohesion, with each section making a different argument.
- A lack of cohesion in the coalition made it difficult to pass the bill.
- Critics complained about the film's lack of cohesion.
Learner examples
- There is a lack of cohesion in the team.
- The story has a lack of cohesion.
social cohesion
1/sˈoʊʃəl koʊhˈiʒən/
fixed phrase
formal
unity in society
The feeling that people in a community belong together and can live and work together well.
Examples
- Affordable housing and good schools can strengthen social cohesion.
- The mayor warned that rising inequality was damaging social cohesion.
- Community festivals are often used to promote social cohesion.
Learner examples
- Trust helps social cohesion.
- The city wants to improve social cohesion.
team cohesion
1/tˈim koʊhˈiʒən/
fixed phrase
unity within a team
How well people in a team work together as one group.
Examples
- The coach used small-group exercises to build team cohesion.
- Remote work made it harder for some managers to maintain team cohesion.
- Winning a difficult game together can improve team cohesion.
Learner examples
- Team cohesion is important at work.
- The coach wants better team cohesion.