collaboration
UK: kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən | US: kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən
n. the act of working together with others to achieve a common goal
n. a product or result of such joint effort
collaboration = col<together> + labor<work> + ation<noun suffix>
- col<together>: From Latin com- (a variant of con-), meaning "with" or "together."
- labor<work>: From Latin labor, meaning "toil, exertion, or work."
- ation<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns denoting an action or process, from Latin -atio.
Etymology Origin:
The word collaboration traces back to Latin collaborare ("to labor together"), combining com- (intensifying "together") and laborare ("to work"). It entered English in the 19th century, initially emphasizing cooperative labor, later broadening to include creative or intellectual joint efforts. The morphemes reflect a clear logic: unity (col-) + effort (labor) + result (-ation).
The project succeeded due to close collaboration between engineers and designers.
International collaboration is essential to address climate change.
Their collaboration produced a groundbreaking scientific paper.
The artist’s collaboration with the brand resulted in a popular clothing line.
Effective collaboration requires open communication and mutual respect.