coopting

co·opt

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-opt]
- /koʊˈɒpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-opt]
- /koʊˈɒpt/

Definitions of coopting word

verb with object coopting to elect into a body by the votes of the existing members. 1
verb with object coopting 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 coopting to appropriate as one's own; preempt: The dissidents have coopted the title of her novel for their slogan. 1
verb coopting present participle of coopt. 0

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Origin of coopting

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 Coopting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coopting

coopting 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 71% 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.

coopting usage trend in Literature

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