coordinates

[adj., n. koh-awr-dn-it, -dn-eyt; v. koh-awr-dn-eyt]

co·or·di·nate

[adj., n. koh-awr-dn-it, -dn-eyt; v. koh-awr-dn-eyt] adjective, noun, verb, co·or·di·nat·ed, co·or·di·nat·ing.
adjective
1.
of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
2.
involving coordination.
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
5.
a person or thing of equal rank or importance; an equal.
6.
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.
7.
coordinates, articles of clothing, furniture, or the like, harmonizing in color, material, or style, designed to be worn or used together.

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Coordinates is always a great word to know.
So is binomial. Does it mean:
expression that is the sum or difference of two terms
line representing the set of all real numbers
verb (used with object)
8.
to place or class in the same order, rank, division, etc.
9.
to place or arrange in proper order or position.
10.
to combine in harmonious relation or action.
verb (used without object)
11.
to become coordinate.
12.
to assume proper order or relation.
13.
to act in harmonious combination.
Also, co-or·di·nate.


Origin:
1635–45; co- + (sub)ordinate

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, in·ter·co·or·di·nat·ed, in·ter·co·or·di·nat·ing.
EXPAND
mis·co·or·di·nate, verb, mis·co·or·di·nat·ed, mis·co·or·di·nat·ing.
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
COLLAPSE


9. order, correlate.

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coordinates (kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪts, -ˌneɪts)
 
pl n
Compare separates clothes of matching or harmonious colours and design, suitable for wearing together

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coordinate   (kō-ôr'dn-ĭt)  Pronunciation Key 
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.
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coordinates definition


A set of numbers, or a single number, that locates a point on a line, on a plane, or in space. If the point is known to be on a given line, only one number is needed to locate it. If the point is known to be on a given plane, two numbers are needed. If the point is known to be located in space, three numbers are needed.

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