The difference between Adherent and Clinging

When used as nouns, adherent means a person who has membership in some group, association or religion, whereas clinging means the act of one who clings.


Adherent is also adjective with the meaning: adhesive, sticking to something.

check bellow for the other definitions of Adherent and Clinging

  1. Adherent as an adjective:

    Adhesive, sticking to something.

    Examples:

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  2. Adherent as an adjective:

    Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.

  3. Adherent as an adjective (botany):

    Attaching or pressing against a different organ.

  1. Adherent as a noun:

    A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

  1. Clinging as a verb:

  1. Clinging as a noun:

    The act of one who clings.

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