coordinate

Etymology

From Medieval Latin coordinātus, past participle of coordinare (“arrange together”), from Latin co- (“together”) + ordinare (“arrange”). See ordain and ordinate.

adj

1. Of the same rank; equal.
   two coordinate terms
   whether there was one Supreme Governor of the world, or many co-ordinate powers presiding over each country 1745, Edmund Law, Considerations on the State of the World with regard to the Theory of Religion

noun

1. (mathematics, cartography, astronomy) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.
   Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.
2. Something that is equal to another thing.
   These are coordinates; because each, in the sphere of its powers, is equal to, and independent of the others; and because the three united make the government. 1851, John C. Calhoun, A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United Statesᵂⁱᵏⁱˢᵒᵘʳᶜᵉ
3. (humorous, in the plural) Coordinated clothes.

verb

1. (transitive) To place in the same order or rank.
2. (transitive, intransitive) To synchronize (activities).
   It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation.
   I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate.
3. (transitive, intransitive) To match (objects, especially clothes).
   The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate.