cooperative

¹co·op·er·a·tive

adj
\kō-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv, -ˈä-pə-ˌrā-\

Definition of COOPERATIVE

1

a : marked by cooperation <cooperative efforts> b : marked by a willingness and ability to work with others <cooperative neighbors>

2

: of, relating to, or organized as a cooperative <a cooperative store>

3

: relating to or comprising a program of combined liberal arts and technical studies at different schools

— co·op·er·a·tive·ly adverb

— co·op·er·a·tive·ness noun

Examples of COOPERATIVE

1. The witness was very cooperative.
2. <a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.>

First Known Use of COOPERATIVE

1603

Related to COOPERATIVE

Synonyms: collaborative, combined, common, communal, concerted, conjoint, conjunct, collective, joint, multiple, mutual, pooled, public, shared, united

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

Related Words: bilateral, consensual, reciprocal, symbiotic, synergic, synergistic, two-way; mass, popular; general, generic, universal

Near Antonyms: personal, private; independent, separate, several; esoteric, particular, special, specialized

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