Coordinate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /kō-ˈȯr-də-nət/ (adjective) /kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnāt/ (verb) co·or·di·nate

Meaning & Definition of Coordinate

Coordinate (adjective)

  1. equal in rank, quality, or significance
  2. being of equal rank in a sentence
  3. relating to or marked by coordination

Coordinate (verb)

  1. to put in the same order or rank
  2. to bring into a common action, movement, or condition, harmonize
  3. to attach so as to form a coordination complex

Coordinate (noun)

  1. any of a set of numbers used in specifying the location of a point on a line, on a surface, or in space
  2. any one of a set of variables used in specifying the state of a substance or the motion of a particle or momentum
  3. one who is of equal rank, authority, or importance with another

Coordinate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences

    "coordinating the plans for the surprise party"

    similar: accommodate, attune, conciliate, conform, harmonize, key, reconcile
    related: adapt, tune, blend, combine, connect, correlate, dovetail, fit, fuse, integrate, join, match, merge, orchestrate, pair, square, suit, synchronize, synthesize, unify, unite, align, arrange, array, balance, equalize, even, order, proportion, regularize, standardize
    opposite: disharmonize
    near: confuse, disarray, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, skew, upset, alienate, estrange

  2. to form a pleasing relationship

    "a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail"

    similar: agree, assort, blend, chime, chime in, conform, consort, groove, harmonize
    related: balance, correlate, correspond, dovetail, hang together, match, meet, parallel, bond, coalesce, cohere, conjoin, fuse, merge, square, tally
    opposite: clash, collide, conflict
    near: contradict, contrast, counter, differ, diverge, jar, cancel (out), counteract, negate, offset

Coordinate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

    "the Nobel Memorial Award for Economic Science is universally regarded as the coordinate of the original Nobel Prizes for peace, literature, medicine, physics, and chemistry"

    similar: coequal, compeer, counterpart, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rival
    related: analogue, double, half, mate, twin, associate, colleague, companion, copartner, partner, competitor

Coordinate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in such, similar

    similar: akin, alike, analogous, comparable, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, look-alike, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount, coequal, duplicate, equal, even, identical, indistinguishable, same
    opposite: different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, divers, miscellaneous, sundry, varied, various

Related Entry: Coordinate (with) (verb)

Coordinate (with) is a different word from Coordinate. The synonyms below are for coordinate (with), not for coordinate.

  1. as in go (with), conform (to)

    similar: blend (with), conform (to), go (with), harmonize (with), correspond (to), equal, match, parallel, complement, supplement, counterbalance, counterpoise, echo, image, mirror, repeat, add up (to), amount (to), approach, come (to), near, measure (up), partake (of), rival, suggest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Coordinate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Coordinate:

accommodate, attune, conciliate, conform, harmonize, key, reconcile, agree, assort, blend, chime, chime in, consort, groove, coequal, compeer, counterpart, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rival, akin, alike, analogous, comparable, correspondent, corresponding, look-alike, matching, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount, duplicate, even

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Coordinate

Words with the opposite meaning of Coordinate:

disharmonize, clash, collide, conflict, different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, divers, miscellaneous, sundry, varied, various

Related Words for Coordinate

adapt, tune, combine, connect, correlate, dovetail, fit, fuse, integrate, join, merge, orchestrate, pair, square, suit, synchronize, synthesize, unify, unite, align, arrange, array, balance, equalize, order, proportion, regularize, standardize, correspond, hang together

Near Antonyms of Coordinate

confuse, disarray, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, skew, upset, alienate, estrange, contradict, contrast, counter, differ, diverge, jar, cancel (out), counteract, negate, offset

Word Forms of Coordinate

Inflections: coordinated, coordinating

Derived words: coordinately (adverb), coordinateness (noun), coordinative (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Coordinate

probably back-formation from coordination

First known use: 1641

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Coordinate

Words & Phrases Containing Coordinate

coordinate bond, coordinate geometry, coordinate clause, Cartesian coordinate, cylindrical coordinate, polar coordinate, rectangular coordinate

Frequently Asked Questions about Coordinate

What does "Coordinate" mean?

"Coordinate" means equal in rank, quality, or significance. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: equal in rank, quality, or significance. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Coordinate"?

Other words for "Coordinate" include accommodate, attune, conciliate, conform, harmonize, key, reconcile and agree. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Coordinate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Coordinate"?

There are 90 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Coordinate". Common alternatives include accommodate, attune, conciliate, conform, harmonize, key, reconcile, agree, assort and blend.

What is the opposite of "Coordinate"?

Antonyms of "Coordinate" include disharmonize, clash, collide, conflict, different, disparate, dissimilar and distant. Near antonyms include confuse, disarray, disorder and disorganize.

How do you use "Coordinate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Coordinate" in a sentence: "coordinating the plans for the surprise party"; "a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail"; "the Nobel Memorial Award for Economic Science is universally regarded as the coordinate of the original Nobel Prizes for peace, literature, medicine, physics, and chemistry".

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

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

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

As a C1-level word, "Coordinate" 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 "Coordinate"?

"Coordinate" is pronounced /kō-ˈȯr-də-nət/ as an adjective and /kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as co·or·di·nate.