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
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Adherent as an adjective:
Adhesive, sticking to something.
Examples:
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Adherent as an adjective:
Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
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Adherent as an adjective (botany):
Attaching or pressing against a different organ.
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Adherent as a noun:
A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.
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Clinging as a verb:
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Clinging as a noun:
The act of one who clings.