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co-optation vs co-opt

co-opt vs co-optation

co-optation is a noun but co-opt is not a noun.

co-optation is not a verb while co-opt is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
co-optation Yes No No No
co-opt No No Yes No
co-optation (noun) co-opt (noun)
the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent)
co-optation (verb) co-opt (verb)
take or assume for one's own use
appoint summarily or commandeer
choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague
neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group
Difference between co-optation and co-opt

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