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collaborative

/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/
col · lab · o · ra · tive

Adverb:collaboratively
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Plural:collaboratives
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collaborative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Produced or conducted by two or more parties working together toward a shared goal.

Example

"The breakthrough was the result of a collaborative effort between university researchers and industry engineers."


2

Inclined to work harmoniously and effectively with others; characterized by openness to teamwork and mutual input.

Example

"The new director brought a highly collaborative leadership style that encouraged every department to share ideas."

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• noun

1

An organized group of people, institutions, or agencies working together to achieve common objectives and share resources.

Example

"Several regional hospitals formed a healthcare collaborative to improve patient outcomes across rural communities."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from 'collaborate' + '-ive', ultimately deriving from Late Latin 'collaboratus', the past participle of 'collaborare' ('to work with'), from 'com-' ('together') + 'laborare' ('to work').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collaborative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collaborative
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