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uncoordinated

|un/co/or/di/na/ted|

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🇺🇸

/ˌʌnkoʊˈɔrdɪˌneɪtɪd/

🇬🇧

/ˌʌnkəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtɪd/

lacking coordination

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uncoordinated' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'coordinate' from Latin 'coordinatus', where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'ordinare' meant 'to arrange'.

Historical Evolution

'coordinate' changed from the Latin word 'coordinatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'coordinate'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking coordination'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking coordination or organization.

The uncoordinated efforts led to confusion.

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Adjective 2

lacking physical coordination, clumsy.

He was uncoordinated on the dance floor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45