Kohezív

Kohezív is an Estonian adjective meaning cohesive, used to describe systems or substances that form a single united whole. The term is used across several disciplines and in everyday language to indicate interconnectedness and unity.

Etymology: The word is a loanword used to translate the concept "cohesive" from international scientific vocabulary, often appearing in discussions of physics, chemistry, sociology, and linguistics.

In the natural sciences, kohezív describes the forces within a substance that hold its constituents together, such as intermolecular forces that give liquids surface tension and solids structural integrity. Cohesion contrasts with adhesion, the attraction between dissimilar substances.

In sociology and organizational studies, kohezív refers to the degree of solidarity and unity within a group, organization, or community. High cohesion is associated with cooperation and stability, while too strong cohesion can hinder critical discussion.

In linguistics and text analysis, kohezív describes mechanisms that connect sentences and ideas to form a coherent text, including pronouns, demonstratives, conjunctions, and repetition of key terms.