Coordinate

/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

Of the same rank; equal..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of the same rank; equal.
2. (mathematics, cartography, astronomy, geography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.
3. Something that is equal to another thing.
4. (humorous, in the plural) Coordinated clothes.
5. (transitive) To place in the same order or rank.
6. (ambitransitive) To synchronize (activities).
7. (ambitransitive) To match (objects, especially clothes).

Example Sentences

two coordinate terms

whether there was one Supreme Governor of the world, or many co-ordinate powers presiding over each country

Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.

What makes Doveland so fascinating is that there are no records of a town with such a name, the town was not renamed or altered its zoning, and there is no map of the state that includes the coordinates of a town called Doveland, Wisconsin. Yet people claim they remember the town, had friends or relatives who lived there, have visited it, and a few folks have souvenirs to prove they have been to Doveland.

These are coordinates; because each, in the sphere of its powers, is equal to, and independent of the others; and because the three united make the government.

It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation.

I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate.

The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate.

Synonyms for coordinate

Antonyms for coordinate

Related Words

Word Forms

• coördinate
• co-ordinate
• coordinates
• coordinating
• coordinated

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