co-ordinated

Moving in harmony

Co-ordinated is a spelling variant of coordinated, more common in British English.

It describes things working together smoothly or in harmony: a co-ordinated effort, co-ordinated movements.

Of clothing or décor, it means matching or complementary: Her accessories were perfectly co-ordinated with her outfit.

The hyphen preserves the distinct pronunciation of the two O sounds.

synchronized

timing

Art of choosing moments

unison · tandem · choreographed · interlocked · meshed · rhythm · cadence · tempo · alignment · mirroring

collaborative

teamwork

Joint effort toward shared aim

combined · collective · concerted · united · alliance · coalition · synergy · interagency · interdepartmental · cross-functional

matching

complementary

Mutually supplying lacks

balanced · congruent · corresponding · paired · ensemble · accessorized · put-together · polished · styled · curated

organized

structured

Arranged in organized form

arranged · planned · scheduled · cataloged · classified · grouped · sequenced · aligned · regulated · controlled

physical

motor skills

Coordinated bodily movement ability

nimble · graceful · athletic · movement · reflexes · hand-eye · gross motor · bodily · kinesthetic · ambidextrous

Opposites
physical movement/motor control

co-ordinatedclumsy

Lacking physical coordination

uncoordinated · awkward · maladroit · graceless · ungainly

organization/planning

co-ordinateddisorganized

Lacking systematic arrangement

chaotic · uncoordinated · haphazard · disjointed · unintegrated

visual/aesthetic matching

co-ordinatedmismatched

Not fitting together properly

clashing · unmatched · discordant · jarring · incongruous

Family

coordinate, coordinated, coordinates, uncoordinated

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G