English · Word Candidate

coordinate

/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: coordinates · coordinating · coordinated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of the same rank; equal.

Adjective

Examples

two coordinate terms

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

Noun

Examples

Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Something that is equal to another thing.

Noun

Examples

These are coordinates; because each, in the sphere of its powers, is equal to, and independent of the others; and because the three united make the government.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To place in the same order or rank.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “coordinate” mean?

Of the same rank; equal.

Is “coordinate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.