Collective — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Collective
Collective (adjective)
- denoting a number of persons or things considered as one group or whole
- formed by collecting, aggregated
- multiple
Collective (noun)
- a collective body, group
- a cooperative unit or organization; specifically, collective farm
- a helicopter control system governing lift
Collective (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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used or done by a number of people as a group
"the cleanup of the neighborhood park was a collective effort for which many people should be thanked"
Collective (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in group, body
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Collective
The most common words with a similar meaning to Collective:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Collective
Words with the opposite meaning of Collective:
Near Antonyms of Collective
Word Forms of Collective
Derived words: collectively (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Collective
Middle English collectif, borrowed from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Medieval Latin collēctīvus, going back to Late Latin, "comprehensive, (in logic and grammar) inferential," going back to Latin, "preceding by inference, deductive," from collēctus, past participle of colligere "to gather together, assemble, accumulate, deduce, infer" + -īvus -ive collect:2
First known use: 15th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Collective
- CEFR level: C1 English Vocabulary — Page 5
- Topics: Descriptions / Adjectives
Words & Phrases Containing Collective
Frequently Asked Questions about Collective
What does "Collective" mean?
"Collective" means denoting a number of persons or things considered as one group or whole. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: denoting a number of persons or things considered as one group or whole. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Collective"?
Other words for "Collective" include collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct and cooperative. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Collective" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Collective"?
There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Collective". Common alternatives include collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, cooperative, joint and multiple.
What is the opposite of "Collective"?
Antonyms of "Collective" include exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole and solitary. Near antonyms include personal, private, independent and separate.
How do you use "Collective" in a sentence?
Examples of "Collective" in a sentence: "the cleanup of the neighborhood park was a collective effort for which many people should be thanked".
Is "Collective" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Collective" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Collective" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C1-level word, "Collective" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Collective"?
"Collective" is pronounced /kə-ˈlek-tiv/ and divided into syllables as col·lec·tive.