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coordinating

coordinating

4.2
A word like and, but, or that joins two equal parts of a sentence
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔrdəˌneɪtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coordinante
  • The conjunction "and" is a coordinating conjunction that connects two equal parts of a sentence.

Examples

  • In the sentence "She enjoys swimming, running, and cycling," the word "and" serves as a coordinating conjunction.

  • A coordinating conjunction links words of the same grammatical category, like joining two nouns or two verbs.

  • I think my title is senior coordinating producer or something.

  • I think my title was senior coordinating producer or something.

  • This might be a shade where you want to pop it right on top of a coordinating, or at least just a light.

  • Since it's a function of X, alpha Y can be regarded as the coordinating target space.

  • The Freedom Right coordinating Committee is formed, kind of like SNICK.

  • So under coordinating a transition metal is actually very helpful and this is actually what bacteria that eat methane for a living do.

  • And we have intuitive sociality, that is, we are very much guided by coordinating and cooperating and competing with also people.

Synonyms

conjunctive
vscoordinating
  • Specialized
1 7.1

To join words or clauses in a sentence

is specific to connecting elements with equal grammatical status
coordinative
vscoordinating
  • Specialized
8.3

A word used to join two similar parts of a sentence, for example 'and' or 'or'

connects words, phrases or clauses of equal grammatical importance
syndetic
vscoordinating
  • Specialized
9.6

Joined to other words or phrases by a joining word like and

connects elements that share equal grammatical importance
copulative
vscoordinating
  • Specialized
8.8

A word that joins words or phrases to show addition, like 'and'

focuses on linking elements that are of equal grammatical rank

Antonyms

subordinating
  • Specialized
6.9

That joins a group of words that cannot stand alone to the main part of a sentence

Compounds

coordinating conjunction
  • Specialized
1.0

A word that joins two words, phrases, and short sentences, for example and, but, or

Surface Forms

coordinating positive

Morphology

coordinating = coordinate (transparent) = coordinate + ing

Formed by adding the participial suffix '-ing' to the verb 'coordinate'; the adjectival meaning 'connecting or harmonizing' is directly derived from the verb.

Etymology

The word coordinating comes from the prefix co- meaning 'together' and from the same root as the common word order, which means 'to arrange'. So a coordinating conjunction 'puts things together in order' by joining words or clauses of equal importance.