anti-collaborative
|an-ti-col-lab-o-ra-tive|
/ˌæn.ti.kəˈlæb.ə.rə.tɪv/
against working together
Etymology
'anti-collaborative' originates from combining the prefix 'anti-' and the adjective 'collaborative'. 'Anti-' comes from Greek 'antí' meaning 'against', and 'collaborative' derives from Latin 'collaborare' meaning 'to work together'.
'anti-' entered English from Greek via Latin and Old French use; 'collaborare' (Latin) led to Medieval/early modern formations 'collaborate' in English (from French/Latin influence), and the adjective 'collaborative' was formed in English; 'anti-' + 'collaborative' is a modern compound formed by productive prefixation in English.
Initially, 'collaborare' meant 'to work together'; over time English formed 'collaborative' to mean 'characterized by working together', and the compound 'anti-collaborative' developed to mean 'against or resisting such cooperation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to collaboration; tending to prevent or discourage working together or cooperating.
The company's anti-collaborative stance made joint research projects nearly impossible.
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Adjective 2
reluctant or unwilling to work with others; showing resistance to teamwork or partnership.
Her anti-collaborative attitude slowed down the whole team's progress.
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Last updated: 2025/12/13 04:31