单词 | coordinated |
释义 | coordinated (once / 4232 pages) 1adj 2adj 3adj Bridesmaids' dresses are often coordinated in color or style. Bridesmaids who can do every line dance in heels are really coordinated. Coordinated means to be unified, or physically able to perform complex moves. When you say that someone is coordinated, you mean that they are able to get their muscles to work in sync. Can you pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time? If so, you are coordinated. The word comes from the Latin prefix co- meaning "together" and ordinare meaning "order." When something is coordinated, all the parts operate together in sync as a unit. A coordinated attack comes from many sides all at once. WORD FAMILYcoordinated: uncoordinated+/coordinate: coordinated, coordinately, coordinates, coordinating, coordination, coordinative, coordinator/coordination: coordinations, incoordination/coordinator: coordinators/uncoordinated: uncoordinatedly USAGE EXAMPLESPope Francis, in his New Year’s address, called for a coordinated global effort to fight terrorism. Wall Street Journal(Jan 01, 2017) In March, three coordinated suicide bombers attacked the airport and metro system in Brussels. The Guardian(Jan 01, 2017) “What was surprising was what a coordinated effect it is,” Dr. Proietto said. New York Times(May 02, 2016) 1 adj being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements 2"she was usually good with her hands and well coordinated"- Mary McCarthy Syn co-ordinated adroit quick or skillful or adept in action or thought adj operating as a unit 3a coordinated program Syn co-ordinated, interconnected, unified integrated formed into a whole or introduced into another entity adj intentionally matched curtains and walls were color coordinated Syn co-ordinated, matching matched going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities |
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