Literary notes about Adherent (AI summary)
In literary usage, the term adherent exhibits notable versatility. It is employed in technical or anatomical contexts to describe something physically attached, such as fascia or tissue sticking closely to a ligament [1] or a tumour binding to its surrounding membrane [2]. At the same time, the word vividly conveys loyalty or commitment when characterizing individuals who follow a particular ideology, leader, or faith—whether it is a devout supporter of a religion [3] or a politically committed follower [4]. Even in poetic narratives, adherent can evoke images of one clinging steadfastly to a cause or a physical surface [5]. This dual application underscores the term’s ability to bridge concrete physical attachment with more abstract notions of steadfast allegiance.
- At the folds of the groin the fascia is found adherent to Poupart's ligament, and this also accounts for the depressions in both these localities.
— from Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery - The tumours are never adherent to the surrounding structures, and can be easily enucleated.
— from The Animal Parasites of Man by Fred. V. (Frederick Vincent) Theobald - In religion he is an adherent of the Presbyterian church.
— from A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time A Collection of Persons Distinguished in Professional and Political Life, Leaders in the Commerce and Industry of Canada, and Successful Pioneers - Syphax, who was a Libyan adherent, professed a friendliness for the Romans and sent to Scipio warning him against crossing over.
— from Dio's Rome, Volume 1 by Cassius Dio Cocceianus - Close to the cliff with both his hands he clung, And stuck adherent, and suspended hung;
— from The Odyssey by Homer
