B2 verb Formal

adherence

/ədˈhɪərəns/

Adherence refers to the act of following a rule, belief, or agreement closely and consistently. It often implies a sense of loyalty or commitment to a specific set of guidelines or principles.

Ejemplos

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1

Her adherence to a strict morning routine helped her stay productive throughout the day.

Her commitment to following a specific morning schedule helped her work well.

2

The committee emphasized that strict adherence to the safety protocols is mandatory for all staff.

The group stated that following the safety rules exactly is required for everyone.

3

I'm impressed by your adherence to our 'no junk food' pact this week.

I like how you stuck to our agreement to avoid unhealthy food lately.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
adherence
Verb
adhere
Adverbio
adherently
Adjetivo
adherent
Relacionado
adherent
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'adhesive' tape. Just as tape sticks to a box, 'adherence' is when your behavior 'sticks' to the rules.

Quiz rápido

The pilot's strict ________ to the pre-flight checklist ensured a safe departure.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

Her adherence to a strict morning routine helped her stay productive throughout the day.

everyday

Her commitment to following a specific morning schedule helped her work well.

2

The committee emphasized that strict adherence to the safety protocols is mandatory for all staff.

formal

The group stated that following the safety rules exactly is required for everyone.

3

I'm impressed by your adherence to our 'no junk food' pact this week.

informal

I like how you stuck to our agreement to avoid unhealthy food lately.

4

The research paper analyzes the factors that influence patient adherence to long-term medical treatments.

academic

The study looks at why patients do or do not follow their medical plans over time.

5

Our company's success is built on adherence to our core values of transparency and integrity.

business

The business succeeds because we consistently follow our principles of honesty.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
adherence
Verb
adhere
Adverbio
adherently
Adjetivo
adherent
Relacionado
adherent

Colocaciones comunes

strict adherence following rules exactly
medication adherence taking medicine as prescribed
religious adherence practicing a specific faith
rigid adherence uncompromisingly following a plan
ensure adherence make sure rules are followed

Frases Comunes

in adherence with

in accordance with or following

adherence to the rules

sticking to the established regulations

patient adherence

the degree to which a patient follows medical advice

Se confunde a menudo con

adherence vs adhesion

Adhesion refers to the physical property of sticking to a surface (like glue), whereas adherence refers to following rules or beliefs.

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Notas de uso

Adherence is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'. It is a formal noun and is very common in medical, legal, and institutional contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'adherence of' when they should use 'adherence to'. They also sometimes use it to describe physical sticking, which is 'adhesion'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'adhesive' tape. Just as tape sticks to a box, 'adherence' is when your behavior 'sticks' to the rules.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'adhaerere', which means 'to stick to' (ad- 'to' + haerere 'to stick').

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Followed by the preposition 'to' Commonly used with adjectives like 'strict', 'rigid', or 'poor'
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Contexto cultural

In Western healthcare systems, 'medication adherence' is a major focus of public health to ensure treatments are effective and reduce costs.

Quiz rápido

The pilot's strict ________ to the pre-flight checklist ensured a safe departure.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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