adj C1 Advanced Uncommon

collaborative

kuh-LAB-uh-ruh-tihv

Collaborative (adj) means involving people working together rather than alone. Example: “The company encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving.”

adj

Involving people working together rather than alone.

"The company encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving."

"It was a collaborative effort between three design teams."

How to Use Collaborative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone as a joint effort, not solo.

Common pairings

collaborative project collaborative effort

Word Forms

more collaborative comparative, collaboratives plural, most collaborative superlative

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Etymology

Formed from collaborate plus the adjective ending -ive.

Rhymes for collaborative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “collaborative” mean?

The word “collaborative” means involving people working together rather than alone. In plain terms, done as a joint effort, not solo.

How do you pronounce “collaborative”?

“Collaborative” is pronounced kuh-LAB-uh-ruh-tihv (/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹə.tɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “collaborative” in a sentence?

Here is “collaborative” used in a sentence: “The company encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving.”

What part of speech is “collaborative”?

“Collaborative” is an adjective.

Is “collaborative” a common word?

“Collaborative” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.