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coaction

co·ac·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-ak-shuh n]
    • /koʊˈæk ʃən/
    • /kˈəʊkʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-ak-shuh n]
    • /koʊˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of coaction word

  • noun coaction any relationship between organisms within a community 3
  • noun coaction joint action 3
  • noun coaction a force or compulsion, either to compel or restrain 3
  • noun coaction coercion; force 3
  • noun coaction cooperative action 3
  • noun coaction any important interaction between two organisms, as in symbiosis or parasitism 3

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Origin of coaction

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin coāctiōn- (stem of coactiō), equivalent to coāct(us) (past participle of cōgere; see cogent, co-, act) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Coaction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

coaction popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coaction usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for coaction

noun coaction

  • synergy — the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism.
  • collaboration — Collaboration is the act of working together to produce a piece of work, especially a book or some research.
  • teamwork — cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause.
  • cooperating — to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
  • cooperation — joint operation or action

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