Definition of COORDINATE

coordinate

Plural: coordinates

Noun

  • a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
  • A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.
  • Something that is equal to another thing.
  • Coordinated clothes.

Verb

  • bring order and organization to
  • bring into common action, movement, or condition
    • "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"
    • "coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues"
    • "coordinate our efforts"
  • be co-ordinated
    • "These activities coordinate well"
  • bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
  • To place in the same order or rank.
  • To synchronize (activities).
  • To match (objects, especially clothes).

Adjective Satellite

  • of equal importance, rank, or degree

Adj

  • Of the same rank; equal.

Examples

  • Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.
  • I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate.
  • It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation.
  • The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate.
  • two coordinate terms

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of coōrdinō (“arrange together”), from co- + ōrdinō, equivalent to co- + ordinate. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more. See also ordain and ordinate.

Synonyms

align, co-ordinate, ordinate, organise, organize

Antonyms

subordinate

Scrabble Score: 13

coordinate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
coordinate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coordinate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

coordinate: valid Words With Friends Word