Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koh-opt]
- /koʊˈɒpt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koh-opt]
- /koʊˈɒpt/
Definitions of cooptation word
- verb with object cooptation to elect into a body by the votes of the existing members. 1
- verb with object cooptation to assimilate, take, or win over into a larger or established group: The fledgling Labor party was coopted by the Socialist party. 1
- verb with object cooptation to appropriate as one's own; preempt: The dissidents have coopted the title of her novel for their slogan. 1
- noun cooptation A co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over. 1
- noun cooptation A co-opting: an absorption or assimilation. 0
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Origin of cooptation
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Latin word cooptāre, dating back to 1645-55. See co-, opt
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Parts of speech for Cooptation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cooptation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
cooptation usage trend in Literature
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