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cooptation
nounLow
/ˌkəʊ.ɒpˈteɪ.ʃən/The act of selecting someone as a member of a group by vote of existing members; the absorption of a minority group or idea into a larger, established structure.
coopworth
nounVery Low (Specialist)
/ˈkuːpwəθ/A breed of domestic sheep, developed in New Zealand for wool and meat production.
coordinate
adjectivenounverb+2B2
/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/ (verb), /kəʊˈɔːdɪnət/ (noun/adjective)To organize different elements so they work together effectively; to bring into proper order or relation.
coordinate bond
nounC2
/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt bɒnd/A type of covalent chemical bond where both electrons forming the bond are contributed by a single atom (the donor), resulting in a directional bond to an acceptor atom.
coordinate clause
nounC1
/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt klɔːz/In grammar, a clause of equal grammatical rank joined to another clause by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., 'and', 'but', 'or').
coordinate geometry
nounC1
/kəʊˈɔːdɪnət dʒiˈɒmətri/A branch of mathematics that uses a coordinate system to define and analyze geometric shapes using algebraic equations.
coordinate system
nounMedium
/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt ˈsɪstəm/A system that uses one or more numbers, or coordinates, to uniquely determine the position of a point or other geometric element within a given framework.
coordinated universal time
nounMedium
/kəʊˌɔːdɪneɪtɪd ˌjuːnɪvɜːsəl ˈtaɪm/The primary global time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time, based on atomic timekeeping.
coordinates
plural-nounC1
/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪts/ (verb), /kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/ (noun)A set of numbers that defines the position of a point in space.
coordinating conjunction
nounVery High
/kəʊˌɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tɪŋ kənˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal syntactic importance, such as 'and', 'but', 'or'.
coordination
nounB2
/kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/The act of organizing people or groups so that they work together efficiently toward a common goal.
coordination compound
nounC2
/kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən ˈkɒmpaʊnd/A chemical compound where a central metal atom or ion is bonded to surrounding molecules or anions (ligands).
coordination number
nounLow (Academic/Specialised)
/kəʊˌɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən ˌnʌm.bər/The number of atoms, ions, or molecules immediately surrounding a central atom in a crystal or a complex.
coordinator
nounB2
/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/A person or thing that organizes people or activities into an efficient system.
coorg
nounC2
/ˈkʊəɡ/A region in southwestern India, also known as Kodagu; a member of the Kodava people.
coorie
verbVery Low
/ˈkʊəri/To nestle, snuggle, or cuddle close for warmth or comfort.
coos
nounLow (C1+ vocabulary)
/kuːz/To make a soft, murmuring sound like that of a dove or pigeon; to speak softly and lovingly.
coos bay
nounVery Low
/ˈkuːs ˈbeɪ/A city and bay on the southern Oregon coast of the United States.
coot
nounC1
/kuːt/A waterbird with a black body, white beak and forehead, found on lakes and ponds.
cootch
nounverbRare/Informal
/kuːtʃ/A non-standard, often playful or euphemistic term meaning to move closer or to make a slight adjustment, often with the implication of secrecy or intimacy.

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