coordinating
adjective
Simple meaning
Working together well; making different parts fit and function smoothly.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kohawrduhnaytingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
koʊˈɔɹdəneɪtɪŋ
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Definition
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adjective
That coordinates
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “`and' in `John and Mary' or in `John walked and Mary rode' is a coordinating conjunction.”adjective
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Bring order and organization to.
Word family
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Someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously.
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The coordination by conjunction of linguistic units of the same status.
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