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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
adherence
Verb
adhere
Adverb
adherently
Adjective
adherent
Related
adherent
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
adherence
Verb
adhere
Adverb
adherently
Adjective
adherent
Related
adherent

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

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

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: a

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