Cooperative — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /kō-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv/ co·op·er·a·tive

Meaning & Definition of Cooperative

Cooperative (adjective)

  1. marked by cooperation
  2. marked by a willingness and ability to work with others
  3. of, relating to, or organized as a cooperative

Cooperative (noun)

  1. an enterprise or organization owned by and operated for the benefit of those using its services

Cooperative (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. used or done by a number of people as a group

    "a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S."

    similar: collaborative, collective, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, joint, multiple, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united
    related: bilateral, consensual, reciprocal, symbiotic, synergic, synergistic, two-way, mass, popular, general, generic, universal
    opposite: exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral
    near: personal, private, independent, separate, several, esoteric, particular, special, specialized

Cooperative (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in community, collective

    similar: collective, commune, community, association, board, brotherhood, chamber, club, college, congress, consortium, council, fellowship, fraternity, guild, institute, institution, league, order, organization, society, sodality, alliance, bloc, camp, coalition, partnership, body, cadre, group, circle, clan, clique, coterie, junta, junto, klatch, lot, set, crew, outfit, party, squad, team, branch, chapter, local, faithful, fold, membership, sisterhood, sorority, cabal, camarilla, camorra, confederacy, conspiracy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cooperative

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cooperative:

collaborative, collective, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, joint, multiple, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united, commune, community, association, board, brotherhood, chamber, club, college, congress, consortium, council, fellowship, fraternity, guild, institute, institution, league, order, organization, society, sodality, alliance, bloc, camp, coalition

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cooperative

Words with the opposite meaning of Cooperative:

exclusive, individual, one-man, one-sided, one-way, single, sole, solitary, unilateral

Related Words for Cooperative

bilateral, consensual, reciprocal, symbiotic, synergic, synergistic, two-way, mass, popular, general, generic, universal

Near Antonyms of Cooperative

personal, private, independent, separate, several, esoteric, particular, special, specialized

Word Forms of Cooperative

Derived words: cooperatively (adverb), cooperativeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cooperative

First known use: 1603

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cooperative

Frequently Asked Questions about Cooperative

What does "Cooperative" mean?

"Cooperative" means marked by cooperation. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by cooperation. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cooperative"?

Other words for "Cooperative" include collaborative, collective, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint and conjunct. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cooperative" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cooperative"?

There are 83 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cooperative". Common alternatives include collaborative, collective, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, joint and multiple.

What is the opposite of "Cooperative"?

Antonyms of "Cooperative" 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 "Cooperative" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cooperative" in a sentence: "a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.".

Is "Cooperative" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cooperative" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Cooperative" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Cooperative" 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+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cooperative"?

"Cooperative" is pronounced /kō-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv/ and divided into syllables as co·op·er·a·tive.