stickiness

/ˈstɪkinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstɪkinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstikēnə̇s How to pronounce stickiness (audio) -kin-/ (ame, mw)

stickiness — noun

1. the condition of having a tacky feel that makes a substance or surface cling whe

1.名詞B2
釋義

the condition of having a tacky feel that makes a substance or surface cling when something touches it.

例句

The stickiness of the spilled honey attracted ants by noon.

the stickiness of [substance] as subject

Niran washed his hands twice, but the glue's stickiness remained.

glue's stickiness remained

同義詞
  • tackiness

    often suggests a slightly dry, adhesive feel rather than general clinging

  • adhesion

    more technical; common in science and engineering

  • clinginess

    less technical and often used for how something keeps attaching lightly

反義詞
  • slipperiness

    suggests a surface that lets things slide instead of catching

  • dryness

    often contrasts with sticky residue on skin or surfaces

文法句型

the stickiness of [substance / surface]

leave a stickiness on [something]

用法筆記

Usually used for glue, syrup, tape, floors, skin, or other things that physically feel as if they catch onto what touches them. Distinguish from sense 2, which is a business term about keeping people interested rather than a surface texture.

常見錯誤

❌The tape is full of stickiness.
✅The tape is very sticky.
💡Use the adjective sticky for direct description; stickiness names the quality itself.

2. the ability of a shop, website, app, or similar service to keep people intereste

2.名詞C1
釋義

the ability of a shop, website, app, or similar service to keep people interested so they stay longer or come back often.

例句

The app's stickiness kept Vivek checking it during every train ride.

stickiness keeps users returning

Managers tracked website stickiness after adding short recipe videos.

website stickiness in analytics

同義詞
  • retention

    more common in analytics; focuses on people returning over time

  • engagement

    broader; can include clicks, comments, and attention, not just return visits

  • appeal

    wider everyday term for attractiveness, without the repeated-use focus

反義詞
  • drop-off

    describes users leaving quickly instead of staying or returning

  • churn

    business term for customers stopping their use of a service

文法句型

website stickiness

the stickiness of [app / shop / game / service]

用法筆記

This sense is mostly used in marketing, product design, and business analysis. It usually refers to customer behaviour over time, especially whether people keep returning to a website, app, game, or physical business.