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.
例文
3 / 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.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember that 'CO-' means 'together' and 'ORDINATE' relates to 'order.' So, coordinate items are in the same order or rank together.
クイックテスト
In grammar, two independent sentences joined by 'and' are known as _______ clauses because they have equal importance.
正解！
正解は： coordinate
例文
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.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
Cartesian coordinate system
Cartesian coordinate system
coordinate axis
coordinate axis
coordinate conjunction
coordinate conjunction
よく混同される語
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.
使い方のコツ
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.
よくある間違い
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.
覚え方のコツ
Remember that 'CO-' means 'together' and 'ORDINATE' relates to 'order.' So, coordinate items are in the same order or rank together.
語源
From the Latin 'co-' (together) and 'ordinatus' (arranged or ordered).
文法パターン
クイックテスト
In grammar, two independent sentences joined by 'and' are known as _______ clauses because they have equal importance.
正解！
正解は： coordinate
関連語彙
関連単語
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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