Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cooperation

/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.30 in modern English

Syllables
co-op-er-a-tion
IPA
/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of cooperating.

Uncountable

noun

Active help from a person, organization, etc., such as an orderly sharing of space or resources.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

First attested in 1620–1630. Borrowed from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō. By surface analysis, co- + operation or cooperate + -ion.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
  • British English: /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

cooperations (plural) co-operation (alternative) coöperation (alternative)

Derived Forms

cooperationism cooperationist coopetition noncooperation protocooperation uncooperation

Frequently Paired Words

cooperative

Synonyms

compliance partnership

Antonyms

competition

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce cooperation?
The recorded pronunciation is /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/.
What does cooperation mean?
The act of cooperating.
Where does cooperation come from?
First known use: First attested in 1620–1630.

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