coactive

¹

[ koh-ak-tiv ]

adjective

1. compulsory; coercive.

coactive

²

[ koh-ak-tiv ]

adjective

1. acting together.

Other Words From

• co·active·ly adverb
• coac·tivi·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of coactive¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; coact(ion) ¹ + -ive

Origin of coactive²

First recorded in 1590–1600; co- + active

Example Sentences

That the whole church together can not punish any man with coactive punishment, without the permission of the emperor.

From Project Gutenberg

A teacher teaches at all, only so far as he causes this coactive energy of the pupil's mind.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• collegial
• concerted
• coordinated
• harmonious
• interdependent
• reciprocal
• symbiotic
• united