cooperating
UK[kəʊˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ]US[koʊˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ]
v
Working together with someone or with others to achieve a shared goal.
Morpheme Breakdown
co
operat
ing
co
together
operat
work
ing
verb suffix
Etymology
The word 'cooperating' is built upon the Latin verb 'operari', meaning "to work, toil, or be active". The prefix 'co-', from the Latin 'com-', signifies "together", transforming the sense from individual labor to joint effort. This combination, 'cooperate', entered English in the late 16th century from Late Latin 'cooperatus', the past participle of 'cooperari'. The addition of the English present participle suffix '-ing' creates the form describing the ongoing action of working jointly towards a common purpose.
Analysis
Structure: co (together) + operat (work) + ing (verb suffix)
co: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "together, with, jointly".
operat: Derived from Latin 'operari' (to work), functioning as the core root.
ing: Old English origin, a suffix used to form the present participle or gerund of verbs.
Examples
The two companies are cooperating on a major research project.
Thank you for cooperating with the authorities during the investigation.
The success of the event depended on everyone cooperating fully.