coordinate

³co·or·di·nate

noun \same as ¹\

Definition of COORDINATE

1

a : any of a set of numbers used in specifying the location of a point on a line, on a surface, or in space b : any one of a set of variables used in specifying the state of a substance or the motion of a particle or momentum

2

: one who is of equal rank, authority, or importance with another

3

plural : articles (as of clothing) designed to be used together and to attain their effect through pleasing contrast (as of color, material, or texture)

Examples of COORDINATE

1. We calculated its exact coordinates.
2. <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>

First Known Use of COORDINATE

1806

Related to COORDINATE

Synonyms: coequal, compeer, equal, counterpart, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, peer, rival

Related Words: analogue (or analog); double, half, mate, twin; associate, colleague, companion, copartner, partner; competitor

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator