coordinate
|co-or-di-nate|
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/koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/
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/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/
arrange together
Etymology
'coordinate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coordinare,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'ordinare' meant 'to arrange.'
'coordinare' transformed into the French word 'coordonner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coordinate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to arrange together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a set of numbers that determine the position of a point, line, or plane.
The coordinates of the point are (3, 4).
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Verb 1
to organize or arrange different elements or activities to work together effectively.
The manager coordinated the team's efforts to meet the deadline.
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Adjective 1
equal in rank or importance.
The two departments are coordinate in the company's hierarchy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35