1. (definition): (adjective): Main Entry: [1]co·op·er·a·tive
Pronunciation: kO-'ä-p(&-)r&-tiv, -'ä-p&-"rA-
Function: adjective
Date: 1603
1 a : marked by cooperation <cooperative efforts> b : marked by a willingness and ability to work with others <cooperative neighbors>
2 : of, relating to, or organized as a cooperative
3 : relating to or comprising a program of combined liberal arts and technical studies at different schools
- co·op·er·a·tive·ly adverb
- co·op·er·a·tive·ness noun
2. (definition of the noun): Main Entry: [2]cooperative
Function: noun
Date: 1883
: an enterprise or organization owned by and operated for the benefit of those using its services
