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

This could be coordinated by the World Health Organization which has called for a reduction in sugar consumption.

From Salon

Their findings suggest this connection between the more sophisticated parts of the brain and the lower brainstem's breathing center allows us to coordinate our breathing with our current behaviors and emotional state.

From Science Daily

"This has not happened before, with one department, one unit and one person having the responsibility to cohere and to coordinate the system," he added.

From BBC

Last month, Mayor Karen Bass announced that city staff would develop a multiyear investment plan to coordinate maintenance and improvements.

From Los Angeles Times

"From a microbial level to complex organisms, using this chemical signaling to communicate allows certain organisms to coordinate activity on huge spatial scales, which is fascinating."

From Science Daily

Related Words

• agree
• harmonize
• integrate
• organize
• regulate