coordinate
Describing things that are equal in rank, importance, or degree rather than one being subordinate to the other. In technical contexts like linguistics or mathematics, it refers to elements that have the same functional status or are defined by shared points of reference.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.
The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.
In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.
In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.
The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.
The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.
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Truco para recordar
Remember that 'CO-' means 'together' and 'ORDINATE' relates to 'order.' So, coordinate items are in the same order or rank together.
Quiz rápido
In grammar, two independent sentences joined by 'and' are known as _______ clauses because they have equal importance.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: coordinate
Ejemplos
The two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.
formalThe two departments hold coordinate authority over the budget, meaning both must agree on spending.
In the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.
academicIn the sentence 'He liked tea but she preferred coffee,' the two parts are coordinate clauses.
The managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.
businessThe managers occupy coordinate positions in the company hierarchy, so neither can give orders to the other.
We should treat these two family issues as coordinate priorities rather than focusing on just one.
everydayWe should treat these two family issues as coordinate priorities rather than focusing on just one.
Think of our roles here as coordinate—we're basically equal partners in this project.
informalThink of our roles here as coordinate—we're basically equal partners in this project.
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Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Cartesian coordinate system
Cartesian coordinate system
coordinate axis
coordinate axis
coordinate conjunction
coordinate conjunction
Se confunde a menudo con
Coordinate refers to things of equal rank, while subordinate refers to things of lower rank.
Coordinated is usually the past participle of the verb, describing something well-organized, while coordinate is an adjective describing rank.
Notas de uso
When used as an adjective, the final syllable is pronounced with a short 'uh' sound (/nət/). It is most frequently used in academic writing, mathematics, and linguistics to show that two things are on the same level.
Errores comunes
Learners often pronounce the adjective form like the verb (/neɪt/). They also sometimes use 'coordinate' when they actually mean 'coordinated' to describe someone with good physical balance.
Truco para recordar
Remember that 'CO-' means 'together' and 'ORDINATE' relates to 'order.' So, coordinate items are in the same order or rank together.
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin 'co-' (together) and 'ordinatus' (arranged or ordered).
Patrones gramaticales
Quiz rápido
In grammar, two independent sentences joined by 'and' are known as _______ clauses because they have equal importance.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: coordinate
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