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How do you spell Cooperative?

Correct spelling

cooperative

CO-OPERATE: together we operate with one 'r' in each part

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Why is cooperative spelled this way?

From Latin cooperari, to work together. CO (together) + OPERARI (to work). A cooperative works together — shared labor organized for mutual benefit.

Common misspellings of cooperative

cooperrativeco-operativecooprativecooperitive

Example

The local farmers formed a cooperative to share equipment and reduce costs.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cooperative?+
The correct spelling is "cooperative". CO-OPERATE: together we operate with one 'r' in each part
Is it cooperrative or cooperative?+
The correct spelling is "cooperative", not "cooperrative".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "cooperative", in UK English it's "co-operative", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

Other commonly misspelled words

impediment →impervious →impetuous →implacable →

More spelling guides

intensive →intention →interaction →intercept →

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