coordinate

or co-or·di·nate

[ adjective noun koh-awr-dn-it, -dn-eyt; verb koh-awr-dn-eyt ]

adjective

1. of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
2. involving the proper relationship or harmonious interaction among functions or parts.
3. Mathematics. using or pertaining to systems of coordinates.
4. Grammar. of the same rank in grammatical construction, as Jack and Jill in the phrase Jack and Jill, or got up and shook hands in the sentence He got up and shook hands.

noun

1. a person or thing of equal rank or importance; an equal.
2. Mathematics. any of the magnitudes that serve to define the position of a point, line, or the like, by reference to a fixed figure, system of lines, etc.
3. coordinates, articles of clothing, furniture, or the like, harmonizing in color, material, or style, designed to be worn or used together.

verb (used with object)

, co·or·di·nat·ed, co·or·di·nat·ing.

1. to place or class in the same order, rank, division, etc.
2. to place or arrange in proper order or position.

   Synonyms: correlate, order

3. to combine in harmonious relation or action.

verb (used without object)

, co·or·di·nat·ed, co·or·di·nat·ing.

1. to become coordinate.
2. to assume proper order or relation.
3. to act in harmonious combination.

coordinate

verb

1. tr to organize or integrate (diverse elements) in a harmonious operation
2. to place (things) in the same class or order, or (of things) to be placed in the same class or order
3. intr to work together, esp harmoniously
4. intr to take or be in the form of a harmonious order
5. chem to form or cause to form a coordinate bond

noun

1. maths any of a set of numbers that defines the location of a point in space See Cartesian coordinates polar coordinates
2. a person or thing equal in rank, type, etc

adjective

1. of, concerned with, or involving coordination
2. of the same rank, type, etc
3. of or involving the use of coordinates

   coordinate geometry

coordinate

/ kō-ôr′dn-ĭt /

1. One of a set of numbers that determines the position of a point. Only one coordinate is needed if the point is on a line, two if the point is in a plane, and three if it is in space.

Derived Forms

• coˈordiˌnator, noun
• coˈordinative, adjective
• coˈordinateness, noun
• coˈordinately, adverb

Other Words From

• co·or·di·nate·ly co-or·di·nate·ly adverb
• co·or·di·nate·ness co-or·di·nate·ness noun
• co·or·di·na·tive co-or·di·na·tive [koh-, awr, -dn-ey-tiv, -, awr, -dn-, uh, -], adjective
• in·ter·co·or·di·nate adjective
• in·ter·co·or·di·nate verb intercoordinated intercoordinating
• mis·co·or·di·nate verb miscoordinated miscoordinating
• non·co·or·di·nat·ing adjective
• un·co·or·di·nate adjective
• un·co·or·di·nate·ly adverb
• un·co·or·di·nate·ness noun
• un·co·or·di·nat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coordinate¹

First recorded in 1635–45; co- + (sub)ordinate

Example Sentences

By coordinating the peaks and valleys of production and demand more smoothly, she says, "we are actually trying to use the natural variability itself to address the variability."

From Science Daily

The team discovered that a drinking hummingbird rapidly opens and shuts different parts of its bill simultaneously, engaging in an intricate and highly coordinated dance with its tongue to draw up nectar at lightning speeds.

From Science Daily

Federal funds help support state efforts, and local agencies often coordinate with national counterparts on investigations or in response to major incidents.

From Los Angeles Times

It could be an individual coordinating with a group of foster volunteers.

From Salon

He will coordinate with city departments, work with the business community and oversee an effort to beef up the city’s transportation networks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agree
• harmonize
• integrate
• organize
• regulate