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coordinate definition

co·ordi·nate or co-ordinate co-or′dinate (kō ôrd'n it, -āt′; for v., -āt′)

adjective

  1. of the same order or importance; equal in rank
  2. of or involving coordination or coordinates
  3. Gram. being of equal structural rank coordinate clauses

Etymology: ML coordinatus, pp. of coordinare, to set in order, arrange < L co- (var. of com-), with + ordinare, to arrange < ordo, order

noun

  1. a coordinate person or thing
  2. ☆ articles of clothing, luggage, etc. designed to form a pleasing ensemble when worn or used together
  3. Math. any of a set of numbers in a reference system that locates the position of a point

transitive verb coordinated -·nat′ed, coordinating -·nat′·ing

  1. to place in the same order, rank, etc.; make coordinate
  2. to bring into proper order or relation; adjust (various parts) so as to have harmonious action; harmonize
  3. ☆ to design as coordinates color-coordinated luggage

intransitive verb

to become coordinate; function harmoniously
Also coördinate co·ör′·di·nate

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