Definition

Adverb: In a coordinated manner; in a way that involves the harmonious or organized integration of different parts or elements to function effectively together.

Usage

This adverb describes an action performed with coordination, where separate components or individuals act in a synchronized, orderly, and efficient way. It emphasizes the harmonious interaction of parts within a system or group.

Examples

• The departments worked coordinately to launch the new product on schedule.
• The muscles must contract coordinately to produce smooth movement.
• The rescue teams operated coordinately across the affected region.

Advanced Usage

• Used in technical/scientific contexts: Often describes processes in biology, engineering, or management where integrated function is critical.
  • The genes are expressed coordinately during development.
• Implies planning and organization: The use of "coordinately" suggests prior arrangement or a designed system for cooperation.
  • The various branches of the armed forces acted coordinately in the joint exercise.

Variants and Related Words

• Coordinate (verb): To organize different elements to work together effectively.
  • She will coordinate the project teams.
• Coordinate (adjective): Equal in rank or importance.
  • They have coordinate status within the organization.
• Coordination (noun): The process or state of coordinating.
  • The success depended on excellent coordination.
• Coordinated (adjective): Operating or working together smoothly.
  • a highly coordinated effort

Synonyms

• Harmoniously
• Concertedly
• Jointly
• In unison
• Synchronously

Antonyms

• Separately
• Independently
• Disjointedly
• Haphazardly

Adverb

1. in a coordinated manner