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In the point (4, 1), the x-coordinate is four.
What does Coordinate mean?
A coordinate is one number that helps locate a point; to coordinate is to organize parts so they work together.
Dictionary definition
In mathematics, any one of a set of numbers used to locate a point on a line, surface, or in space. As a verb, coordinate means organize people, movements, colours, or activities so they work well together. As an adjective, it can mean equal in rank or designed to work together.
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Coordinate in a sentence
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Plot the coordinates (-2, 3) by moving left two and up three.
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Team leaders coordinate the schedule so every activity has a room and time.
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The two agencies have coordinate authority, so neither ranks above the other.
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Practice 1
In the ordered pair (−3, 5), what is the y-coordinate?
Ordered pairs are written (x, y), so the second coordinate is the y-coordinate.
Practice 2
How do you plot (2, −4) from the origin?
The positive x-coordinate moves right; the negative y-coordinate moves down.
Practice 3
What does coordinate mean in “Coordinate the volunteers”?
As a verb, coordinate means arrange people or activities effectively.
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WordCoordinate.
Partnoun, verb, adjective.
MeaningCoordinate means A coordinate is one number that helps locate a point; to coordinate is to organize parts so they work together.
ExampleExample: In the point (4, 1), the x-coordinate is four.
Word breakdown
7 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- koh · or · duh · nuht (noun); koh · or · duh · nayt (verb)
- Strongest beat
- or
- Ending
- nayt (verb)
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on or.
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Synonyms
Words like Coordinate
organizeInterchangeable in the common verb sense of arranging people or activities to work together.
synchronizeClose in the verb sense of coordinating actions or timing.
harmonizeClose when coordinate means make parts, colours, or actions work well together.
equalInterchangeable in the formal adjective sense of having the same rank or importance.
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Does Coordinate have an opposite?
Coordinate has location-number, equal-rank, matching, and organizing senses but no direct antonym. An unknown location and an unplanned action describe missing information or planning, not opposite meanings. The mathematical noun also has no precise everyday synonym; its listed relationships apply only to the verb or adjective senses.
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Word family
Coordinate word family
Base word
coordinate
noun
coordinates
Numbers that together specify a location, or matching items designed to be used together.
adjective
coordinated
Organized to work together.
verb
coordinating
Organizing people, parts, or actions now.
noun
coordination
The act or ability of making parts work together.
noun
coordinator
A person who organizes people or activities.
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Hint for students
In a rectangular ordered pair, read (x, y): horizontal first, then vertical.
Common mix-up
A coordinate is one number, while an ordered pair contains two coordinates. The noun and adjective usually end with an unstressed sound; the verb ends like 'ate'. British writing also uses co-ordinate.
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Create a four-quadrant treasure map, exchange ordered pairs, then coordinate the class route so each point is visited once.
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Compare one coordinate, an ordered pair, a geographic coordinate set, and the verb coordinate. Ask what job the word performs in each context.
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