Collaboration

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

Originated 1855–60 from French collaboration, from Late Latin collaboratus + French -ion, from Latin con- ("with") + labōrō ("work").

Full definition of collaboration

Noun

1. (uncountable) The act of collaborating.Collaboration can be a useful part of the creative process.
2. (countable) A production or creation made by collaborating.The husband-and-wife artists will release their new collaboration in June this year.
3. (uncountable) Treasonous cooperation.He has been charged with collaboration.

Related terms

• collaborate
• collaborative
• collaboratively