The difference between Adversarial and Cooperative

When used as adjectives, adversarial means characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary, whereas cooperative means ready to work with another person or in a team.


Cooperative is also noun with the meaning: a type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants. abbreviation: co-op.

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  1. Adversarial as an adjective:

    Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed

  1. Cooperative as an adjective:

    Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

    Examples:

    "The patient was rarely cooperative, and tended to refuse treatment."

  2. Cooperative as an adjective:

    Involving cooperation between individuals or parties.

    Examples:

    "a cooperative game; a cooperative business enterprise"

  3. Cooperative as an adjective:

    Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives.

  1. Cooperative as a noun:

    A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants. Abbreviation: co-op.

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