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cooperative

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/kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/ · co-op-er-a-tive

involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.

ایک مشترکہ مقصد کی طرف کام کرنے میں باہمی مدد کرنا۔

تعاون پسند

taawun pasand

Formal: تعاون

Synonyms

collaborativejointteam-orientedمفاہمتیاجتماعیاشتراکی

Antonyms

uncooperativeindependentselfishعدم تعاونآزادخود غرض

Common Collocations

  • cooperative effort
  • cooperative learning
  • cooperative society

Example Sentences

They formed a cooperative team to tackle the project.

انہوں نے منصوبے پر کام کرنے کے لیے ایک تعاون پسند ٹیم بنائی۔

unhoon ne mansoobe par kaam karne ke liye aik taawun pasand team banai.

The cooperative approach helped resolve the conflict quickly.

تعاون پسند طریقہ کار نے جھگڑے کو جلد حل کرنے میں مدد کی۔

taawun pasand tareeqa kar ne jhagray ko jald hal karne mein madad ki.

In a cooperative environment, everyone feels valued.

ایک تعاون پسند ماحول میں، ہر ایک کی قدر کی جاتی ہے۔

aik taawun pasand mahol mein, har aik ki qadr ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

collaborative:Collaborative focuses more on working together for a common purpose, while cooperative involves mutual assistance more broadly.

Word Family

cooperate
verbتعاون کرنا
cooperation
nounتعاون
cooperatively
adverbتعاون سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'co-op' where everyone contributes to succeed.

Picture a team of diverse individuals working together towards a common goal.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

گزر نہ جائے کوئی بھی تیرا ساتھ / ہم تو ہیں یار ایک تیرے ساتھ

guzar na jaye koi bhi tera saath / hum to hain yaar aik tere saath

No one should pass without your companionship / We are friends, together with you.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اکتا انسان، اکھٹے کھا جاتا ہے

akta insaan, akhatay kha jata hai

A lonely person does not share; together is better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "cooperativus" — working together

First known use: 1852

The term 'cooperative' developed in the 19th century, largely influenced by the social and economic movements aimed at promoting collective ownership and mutual assistance.