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Coordinate

//kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of the same rank; equal. not-comparable
"two coordinate terms"

Adjective

1
of equal importance, rank, or degree wordnet

Noun

1
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."
2
a number that identifies a position relative to an axis wordnet
3
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."
4
Coordinated clothes. humorous, in-plural

Verb

1
To place in the same order or rank. transitive
2
bring order and organization to wordnet
3
To synchronize (activities). ambitransitive
"It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation."
4
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation wordnet
5
To match (objects, especially clothes). ambitransitive
"The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate."

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6
bring into common action, movement, or condition wordnet
7
be co-ordinated wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

From a substantivation of the above adjective, see Etymology 1 and -ate (noun-forming suffix) for more. Compare French coordonné.

Etymology 3

From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, see Etymology 1 and -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Compare French coordonner.

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