cooperatively — in a way that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈɑːpərətɪvli/
Example Sentences
- The penguins huddled cooperatively to survive the Antarctic winter, taking turns being on the outside.
- Team members must communicate cooperatively to achieve their quarterly goals.
- The ants worked cooperatively to build their underground empire, unlike my lazy roommates.
cooperatively
ADVERB[/koʊˈɑːpərətɪvli/]
in a way that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal
in a way that involves working together with others to achieve a common goal
Working cooperatively, moving operatively, advancing comparatively!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin co- (together) and operari (to work), literally meaning 'to work together'. The word gained widespread use in the 19th century with the rise of the cooperative movement, denoting collaborative effort and mutual support in economic and social activities.
Breakdown
co- (together) + operari (work) + -ive (forming adjectives) + -ly (forming adverbs from adjectives). The suffix chain transforms the Latin verb into an adverbial form indicating the manner of performing actions jointly.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The penguins huddled cooperatively to survive the Antarctic winter, taking turns being on the outside.”
“Team members must communicate cooperatively to achieve their quarterly goals.”
“The ants worked cooperatively to build their underground empire, unlike my lazy roommates.”
“Children learn more effectively when they study cooperatively in small groups.”
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