Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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co-optation | Yes | No | No | No |
naming | Yes | Yes | No | No |
co-optation (noun) | naming (noun) |
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the selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership) | the act of putting a person into a non-elective position |
the act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's consent) | the verbal act of naming |
co-optation (adjective) | naming (adjective) |
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inclined to or serving for the giving of names |