Corporate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Corporate
Corporate (adjective)
- formed into an association and endowed by law with the rights and liabilities of an individual, incorporated
- of or relating to a corporation
- of, relating to, or being the large corporations of a country or region considered as a unit
Corporate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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fit or likely to be sold especially on a large scale
"chain hotels, even high-end ones, tend to all have the same corporate decor that doesn't evoke a sense of place"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Corporate
The most common words with a similar meaning to Corporate:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Corporate
Words with the opposite meaning of Corporate:
Word Forms of Corporate
Derived words: corporately (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Corporate
borrowed from Latin corporātus, past participle of corporāre "to form into a body, form (an organized social group)," verbal derivative of corpor-, corpus "body, organized group of people" midriff
First known use: 15th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Corporate
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 6
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 4
- Topics: Work & Jobs, Business & Economics
Words & Phrases Containing Corporate
Frequently Asked Questions about Corporate
What does "Corporate" mean?
"Corporate" means formed into an association and endowed by law with the rights and liabilities of an individual, incorporated. As an adjective, it is defined as: formed into an association and endowed by law with the rights and liabilities of an individual, incorporated.
What is another word for "Corporate"?
Other words for "Corporate" include commercial, marketable, mass-market and salable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Corporate" you intend.
What is the opposite of "Corporate"?
Antonyms of "Corporate" include noncommercial, nonsalable, uncommercial, unmarketable and unsalable.
How do you use "Corporate" in a sentence?
Examples of "Corporate" in a sentence: "chain hotels, even high-end ones, tend to all have the same corporate decor that doesn't evoke a sense of place".
Is "Corporate" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Corporate" is an adjective.
Is "Corporate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Corporate" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Corporate"?
"Corporate" is pronounced /ˈkȯr-p(ə-)rət/ and divided into syllables as cor·po·rate.
What is the origin of the word "Corporate"?
"Corporate" comes from borrowed from Latin corporātus, past participle of corporāre "to form into a body, form (an organized social group)," verbal derivative of corpor-, corpus "body, organized group of people" midriff. First known use: 15th century.