coordinating

Thân thiện

The teacher writes a sentence with a coordinating conjunction on the board.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Serving to connect grammatical elements of equal rank: The word "coordinating" describes a grammatical function that links words, phrases, or clauses of the same type and importance within a sentence. It indicates a relationship of addition, contrast, or choice between these elements.

Usage

• Grammatical Role: "Coordinating" is primarily used as an adjective in linguistics to describe conjunctions (coordinating conjunctions) or the grammatical process of coordination.
• Typical Context: It is used in academic, linguistic, or educational discussions about sentence structure.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • In the sentence "She is smart and diligent," the word "and" is a coordinating conjunction.
  • The teacher explained the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
  • "But" and "or" are other common coordinating conjunctions.

Advanced Usage

• "Coordinating function": Refers to the syntactic role of linking equivalent elements.
  • The primary coordinating function of "for" is to link independent clauses.
• In broader contexts (beyond strict grammar): While its core meaning is grammatical, "coordinating" can analogously describe the act of organizing elements to work together harmoniously. However, this is an extension of the core concept of linking equals.
  • The manager is responsible for the coordinating efforts of all departments. (Here, it implies bringing different departments, perceived as equally important units, together).

Variants and Related Words

• Coordinate (verb): To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship.
  • She will coordinate the project timeline.
• Coordination (noun): The act of coordinating; the state of being coordinated.
  • The success of the event required excellent coordination.
• Coordinator (noun): A person or thing that coordinates.
  • She was appointed as the project coordinator.

Synonyms

• Connecting: Joining or linking things together.
• Linking: Making a connection between two or more things.
• Conjunctive: Serving to connect (often used in grammar).

Related Phrases/Phrasal Verbs

(Not commonly used as a phrasal verb. The related verb is "coordinate.") - Coordinate with: To organize or arrange in conjunction with someone or something. - Please coordinate with the logistics team for delivery.

Related Idioms

(No common idioms are directly based on the adjective "coordinating.")

Học thuật

Adjective

1. serving to connect two grammatical constituents of identical construction; and so is `or' in `will you go or stay?'"
   • `and' in `John and Mary' or in `John walked and Mary rode' is a coordinating conjunction

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coordinating
• coordinative