Definitions for: Cooperative


[n] a commercial enterprise run for the benefit of its owners
[n] an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it
[adj] willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
[adj] done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort"
[adj] involving the joint activity of two or more; "the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions"; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong dring"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a united effort"; "joint military activities"



Webster (1913) Definition: Co*["o]p"er*a*tive, a.
Operating jointly to the same end.

Co["o]perative society, a society established on the
principle of a joint-stock association, for the production
of commodities, or their purchase and distribution for
consumption, or for the borrowing and lending of capital
among its members.

Co["o]perative store, a store established by a
co["o]perative society, where the members make their
purchases and share in the profits or losses.

Synonyms: accommodative, collaborative, combined, concerted, conjunct, conjunctive, co-op, helpful, joint, noncompetitive, synergetic, synergistic, united

Antonyms: uncooperative

See Also: association, business, business enterprise, commercial enterprise

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