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co·or·di·nate
[adj., n. koh-awr-dn-it, -dn-eyt; v. koh-awr-dn-eyt] adjective, noun, verb, -nat·ed, -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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Uncoordinated
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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.
Related forms
co·or·di·nate·ly, co-or·di·nate·ly, adverb
co·or·di·nate·ness, co-or·di·nate·ness, noun
in·ter·co·or·di·nate, adjective
in·ter·co·or·di·nate, verb, -nat·ed, -nat·ing.
EXPANDmis·co·or·di·nate, verb, -nat·ed, -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
COLLAPSESynonyms
9. order, correlate.
9. order, correlate.
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Word Origin & History
uncoordinated
1892, from un- (1) "not" + pp. of coordinate (see coordination).
EXPANDcoordinate
1660s, "to place in the same rank," from L. coordinare (see coordination). Meaning "to arrange in proper position" (trans.) is from 1847; that of "to work together in order" (intrans.) is from 1863. Related: Coordinated (1859); coordinating (1861).
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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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