Definitions for collective

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collective col·lec·tive

Spelling: [kuh-lek-tiv]

IPA: /kəˈlɛk tɪv/

Collective is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 22 points.

You can make 260 anagrams from letters in collective (cceeillotv).

Definitions for collective

adjective

1. formed by collection.
2. forming a whole; combined:
3. of or characteristic of a group of individuals taken together:
4. organized according to the principles of collectivism:

noun

1. collective noun.
2. a collective body; aggregate.
3. a business, farm, etc., jointly owned and operated by the members of a group.
4. a unit of organization or the organization in a collectivist system.

Origin of collective

1400-50; late Middle English collectif (Middle French) Latin collēctīvus, equivalent to collēct(us) (past participle of colligere; see collect¹) + -īvus

Examples for collective

The plan is, therefore, a development of the principle of collective bargaining.

There was a collective gasp at both the four-letter word and the bitter sentiment it carried.

Cyrus recognises the ideal principle of co-operation and collective ownership.

We haven't had any real fan reaction yet, but our collective fingers are crossed.

Take my word for it, the secret of success with "the collective wisdom" is reiteration.

collective nouns in Greek and English create a similar but lesser awkwardness.

The speaker conjures up centuries of collective sagacity, aligning oneself with an eternal, inarguable good.

My friends at least will accept them as such, whether they like their collective title or not.

The collective had threatened attacks on theaters if the movie was not pulled.

Please know she has a very special place in our collective hearts.