collective — done by people acting as a group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done by people acting as a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈlektɪv/
Korean meaning: 집단의, 공동의, 단체의
Korean pronunciation: 컬**렉**티브
Example Sentences
- The entire office made a collective sigh when the boss announced mandatory overtime on Friday.
- Our collective intelligence somehow decreases when we're trying to split the dinner bill.
- The research team's collective expertise led to a breakthrough in renewable energy.
collective
ADJECTIVE//kəˈlektɪv//
done by people acting as a group
Villagers make a collective effort to lift a fallen tree blocking the road.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'collectivus', derived from 'collectus' (past participle of 'colligere'), meaning 'to gather together'. The Latin root combines 'com-' (together) and 'legere' (to gather or choose).
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📝Examples
“The entire office made a collective sigh when the boss announced mandatory overtime on Friday.”
“Our collective intelligence somehow decreases when we're trying to split the dinner bill.”
“The research team's collective expertise led to a breakthrough in renewable energy.”
“The students formed a collective to protest against the tuition increase.”
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