co-ordinateness
Definition
Noun (uncountable): The quality or state of being coordinate; the condition of being equal in rank, importance, or degree, or of being properly ordered in relation to one another.
Usage Examples
- (Their equal status and proper alignment allowed for effective teamwork.)
- (The state of being equally important and well-ordered.)
- (The proper ordering and balance of components.)
Advanced Usage
"co-ordinateness of authority": the condition in which multiple authorities or powers are equal and not subordinate to one another.
- The co-ordinateness of authority between the branches of government prevents any one from becoming dominant. (The equal ranking and mutual ordering of powers.)
"co-ordinateness of action": the state of actions being properly aligned or synchronized.
- The co-ordinateness of action among the rescue teams saved many lives. (The well-ordered and coordinated efforts.)
Variants and Related Words
Coordinate (adj): equal in rank, importance, or degree.
- The two managers are coordinate in the company hierarchy. (They have the same level of authority.)
Coordinate (verb): to bring into proper order or relation; to harmonize.
- She will coordinate the volunteers for the event. (She will organize and align their efforts.)
Coordination (noun): the act of coordinating or the state of being coordinated.
- Good coordination between departments is vital. (Effective cooperation and alignment.)
Synonyms
- Equality: the state of being equal in status, rights, or opportunities.
- Parallelism: the state of being similar or corresponding in some way.
- Harmony: a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts.
Related Idioms
On a par with: of equal standing or quality.
- His skills are on a par with those of the best in the field. (He is equal in ability.)
In step with: in agreement or harmony with.
- The company's policies are in step with current regulations. (They are properly aligned.)