cooperativeness

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tive·​ness
(ˈ)kō-¦ä-p(ə-)rə-tiv-nəs
(ˈ)kō-¦ä-pə-ˌrā-tiv-
plural -es
Synonyms of cooperativenessnext
: the quality or state of being cooperative

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“Cooperativeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperativeness. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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