[koh-awr-dn-ey-shuh
n] 
| 1. | the act or state of coordinating or of being coordinated. |
| 2. | proper order or relationship. |
| 3. | harmonious combination or interaction, as of functions or parts. |
| co·or·di·na·tion (kō-ôr'dn-ā'shən) n.
[French, from Medieval Latin coōrdinātiō, coōrdinātiōn- : co-, co- + Latin ōrdinātiō, arrangement (from ōrdinātus, past participle of ōrdināre, to arrange in order, from ōrdō, ōrdin-, order; see ar- in Indo-European roots).] |
The use of grammatical structures to give equal emphasis to, or to “coordinate,” two or more words, groups of words, or ideas: “I like eggs and toast.” In the following sentences, each clause receives equal emphasis: “Mr. Jones teaches French, and Ms. Williams teaches English”; “Mr. Jones teaches French, but Ms. Williams teaches English.” (Compare subordination.)
coordination co·or·di·na·tion (kō-ôr'dn-ā'shən)
n.
The harmonious adjustment or interaction of parts.
Harmonious functioning of muscles or groups of muscles in the execution of movements.
