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collaborative

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəˈɫæbɝˌeɪtɪv// UK //kəlˈæbɹətˌɪv// col·lab·o·ra·tive

adj. produced by or involving two or more people working together toward a shared goal.

adj. produced by or involving two or more parties working together in a joint intellectual or physical effort.


SIMPLE

The team finished the project through collaborative effort.

CONTEXTUAL

The new office layout is designed to encourage collaborative work between the design and engineering departments.

COMPLEX

The success of the international space station remains a testament to collaborative diplomacy, proving that shared scientific goals can transcend national borders and political friction.

Origin

From collaborate + -ive.

Usage

Commonly modifies nouns like 'effort', 'project', 'approach', or 'environment'.

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