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nonadherence

nonadherence

8.6
Two surfaces that do not stick together
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒnədˈhɪərəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no adherencia
  • The nonadherence of the bandage made it difficult to keep the wound protected.

Examples

  • In surgery, nonadherence between tissues can affect the healing process.

  • The nonadherence of the paint to the wall was evident.

  • Scientists studied the nonadherence of certain coatings to improve product durability.

  • We noticed a significant nonadherence between the two materials.

  • The nonadherence of the bandage made it difficult to keep the wound protected.

  • In surgery, nonadherence between tissues can affect the healing process.

  • The nonadherence of the paint to the wall was evident.

Synonyms

decohesion
vsnonadherence
9.9

Parts that were held together come apart

describes lack of joining or initial connection rather than later separation

Antonyms

adherence
  • Specialized
2 6.1

Sticking firmly to a surface or another material

How Adherent

nonadherence
  • Specialized
8.6

Surface Forms

nonadherence singular
nonadherences plural

Morphology

nonadherence = adherence (transparent) = non + adhere + ence

Formed by the negative prefix 'non-' plus 'adherence' in the sense of lack of physical sticking, which is directly interpretable by learners familiar with 'adhere'/'adhesion'.

Etymology

Nonadherence comes from non- 'not' and adhere 'to stick', so think of a bandage or glue that will not 'stick' and falls off. That's why nonadherence describes the failure of attachment between two surfaces, materials, or tissues.