© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

coagency

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /koʊˈeɪdʒənsi/

KK: /koʊˈeɪdʒənsi/

noun
Definition

A situation where two or more parties work together as agents to achieve a common goal or purpose.


Example

The coagency between the two organizations led to a successful community project.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the concept of coagency in team projects?
Sloth B
Yeah, it means working together towards a common goal, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It really helps in achieving better outcomes when everyone collaborates.
Sloth B
For sure, I love how it encourages shared responsibility among team members.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaboration
partnership
cooperation
Antonyms
independence
isolation
separation
Root Explanation

Coagency → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "agency" (from Latin "agere", meaning to do or act). The word "coagency" refers to the act of working together or collaborating in action.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'acting together' — 'co-' means together, and 'agency' relates to action. This helps you remember that coagency means collaborating in action.

Visually Confused Words
cogency
agency
nonagency
coregency
cogence
cadency
Is this page helpful?