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collocated

 

[ ˈkɒləˌkeɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

language usage

Collocated refers to words that are commonly used together in language. These combinations often produce natural-sounding phrases, which may not be immediately obvious to non-native speakers. Understanding collocations is crucial for mastering a language, as they help in forming more fluent and idiomatic expressions. For instance, certain adjectives are often paired with specific nouns, making them collocated terms.

Synonyms

associated, co-located, combined

Examples of usage

  • strong coffee
  • make a decision
  • fast food
  • take a break
  • heavy rain

Translations

Translations of the word "collocated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 co-localizado

🇮🇳 सह-स्थापित

🇩🇪 kollokiert

🇮🇩 berkolokasi

🇺🇦 колокований

🇵🇱 skolokowany

🇯🇵 コロケーションされた

🇫🇷 collocé

🇪🇸 colocado

🇹🇷 kolokasyon

🇰🇷 동시 배치된

🇸🇦 المتجاور

🇨🇿 kolokovaný

🇸🇰 kolokovaný

🇨🇳 共置的

🇸🇮 kolociran

🇮🇸 samstæða

🇰🇿 бірге орналасқан

🇬🇪 კოლლოკირებული

🇦🇿 bir yerdə yerləşən

🇲🇽 colocado

Etymology

The term 'collocated' derives from the Latin root 'collocare,' meaning 'to place together.' In its early uses, particularly in the 19th century, the word was primarily employed in technical and linguistic contexts. It began to evolve into a more general linguistic term that describes how certain words tend to group together. The study of collocations grew in importance alongside linguistic research, with scholars recognizing that language is not just a collection of individual words, but rather a network of relationships between words. This insight has significantly impacted the fields of language education and cognitive linguistics, making 'collocated' a vital term in understanding how language is used effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,212 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.