Collaborative
/kəˈlæbərətɪv/
Definitions
Involving or characterized by collaboration; done jointly.
/kəˈlæbərətɪv/
Characterized by collaboration or teamwork.
The team's collaborative spirit led to a successful outcome.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bunch of friends building a LEGO castle together – that's collaborative! Everyone works as a team to create something awesome.
👶 For kids: Working together with others.
More Examples
They embraced a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
How It's Used
"The project required a collaborative effort from all departments."
"The teacher encouraged a collaborative learning environment."
From "collaborate", combining the Latin "col-" (together) and "laborare" (to work). The suffix "-ive" indicates an adjective form.
The word gained prominence in the 20th century with the rise of teamwork in various fields.
Memory tip
Think 'co' (together) and 'labor' (work) - working together.