I. -ˈhē-siv, -ziv adjective
Date: 1670
1. : tending to remain in association or memory
2. : tending to adhere or cause adherence
3. : prepared for adhering
• ad·he·sive·ly adverb
• ad·he·sive·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1912
1. : an adhesive substance (as glue or cement)
2. : a postage stamp with a gummed back