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coaction

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //koʊˈækʃən//

KK: /koʊˈækʃən/

noun
Definition

A joint action or collaboration between two or more parties, often resulting in mutual influence or effect.


Example

The coaction of the two species in the ecosystem helps maintain balance.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how important coaction is in our group projects?
Sloth B
Definitely! It really helps everyone stay engaged and motivated.
Sloth A
Right? I think when we work together, that coaction brings out the best ideas.
Sloth B
Exactly! It's amazing what we can achieve as a team.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaboration
cooperation
interaction
Antonyms
isolation
independence
detachment
Root Explanation

Coaction → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "agere" (meaning to act). The word describes the act of acting together or in concert with others.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'acting together' — 'co-' means together, and 'agere' means to act.

Visually Confused Words
coction
compaction
conation
colation
cation
action
contraction
coarctation
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