Definition of co-option Co-option

We found 3 definitions of co-option from 2 different sources.

Advertising

What does co-option mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

co-option - the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
  co-optation
  naming, designation, appointment, assignment the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
co-option - the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
  co-optation
  election the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice; "her election of medicine as a profession"
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • co-option (Noun)
    Alternative spelling of cooption.

Pronunciation

Sign Language

co-option in sign language
Sign language - letter C Sign language - letter C Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter P Sign language - letter T Sign language - letter T Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N

Advertising
Advertising