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coordinate¹
- /kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ UK
- /ˈkwɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ UK
- /koʊˈɔɹ.də.nɪt/ US
- /ˈkɔɹ.də.nɪt/ US
- /ˈkwɔɹ.də.nɪt/ US
- /-nət/ US
Rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)dɪnɪt, -ɔː(ɹ)dɪnət
Where it comes from
From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of coōrdinō (“arrange together”), from co- + ōrdinō, equivalent to co- + ordinate. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more. See also ordain and ordinate.
adjective coördinate · co-ordinate
- Of the same rank; equal. two coordinate terms
coordinate²
- /kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ UK
- /ˈkwɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ UK
- /koʊˈɔɹ.də.nɪt/ US
- /ˈkɔɹ.də.nɪt/ US
- /ˈkwɔɹ.də.nɪt/ US
- /-nət/ US
Rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)dɪnɪt, -ɔː(ɹ)dɪnət
Where it comes from
From a substantivation of the above adjective, see Etymology 1 and -ate (noun-forming suffix) for more. Compare French coordonné.
noun coordinates · coördinate · co-ordinate
- A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure. Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.
- Something that is equal to another thing. These are coordinates; because each, in the sphere of its powers, is equal to, and independent of the others; and because the three united make the government.
- Coordinated clothes.
coordinate³
- /kəʊˈɔː.dɪˌneɪt/ UK
- /ˈkwɔː.dɪnˌneɪt/ UK
- /koʊˈɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/ US
- /ˈkɔɹ.dəˌneɪt/ US
Rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)dəneɪt
Where it comes from
From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, see Etymology 1 and -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Compare French coordonner.
verb coordinates · coordinating · coordinated · coördinate · co-ordinate
- To place in the same order or rank.
- To synchronize (activities). It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation.
- To match (objects, especially clothes). The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate.
