Cooperative Definition & Meaning
cooperative
- adjective
- involving the joint activity of two or more; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a united effort"; "joint military activities"
- done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort"
- willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
- noun
- a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners
- an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it
"Cooperative" in song lyrics
See how cooperative is used in real songs:
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"pedernales electric cooperative"
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"horry telephone cooperative"
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"group health cooperative"
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Words that rhyme with cooperative
Usage tips for "cooperative"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cooperative" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cooperative to find words that pair well.