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Definitions for Adherent
[1] a person who follows or upholds a leader, cause, etc.; supporter; follower.
[2] sticking; clinging; adhering: an adherent substance.
[3] bound by contract or other formal agreement: the nations adherent to the Geneva Convention.
[4] Biology . adnate.
[5] Grammar . standing before and modifying a noun; attributive.
[6] (usually foll by of) a supporter or follower
[7] sticking, holding fast, or attached
Words related to Adherent
backer, devotee, disciple, believer, enthusiast, hanger-on, advocate, fan, aficionado
Words nearby Adherent
adhan, adhd, adhere, adherence, adherend, adherent, adhesion, adhesiotomy, adhesive, adhesive absorbent dressing, adhesive bandage
Origin of Adherent
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin adhērent- for Latin adhaerent- (stem of adhaerēns, present participle of adhaerēre ). See adhere, -ent
Words that may be confused with Adherent
adherence, adherents, adhesion
Other words from Adherent
ad·her·ent·ly , adverb
non·ad·her·ent , adjective, noun
pre·ad·her·ent , adjective
pre·ad·her·ent·ly , adverb
Synonyms for Adherent
backer, believer, devotee, disciple, enthusiast, advocate, aficionado, fan, hanger-on, card-carrying member