Corporate

Definition

Corporate is an adjective relating to a large company or group, often signifying something associated with corporations, such as business structures, culture, or policies. It can also describe actions or entities unified as part of a single body.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrpərɪt/
• Respelling: KOR-puh-rit

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːpərɪt/
• Respelling: KAW-puh-rit

Etymology

The word "corporate" originates from the Latin "corporatus," the past participle of "corporare," meaning "to make into a body." It derives from "corpus," which means "body," reflecting the idea of a group or organization forming a single entity.

Derivatives

• Corporation (noun)
• Incorporate (verb)
• Corporative (adjective)
• Corporate culture (noun)
• Corporate governance (noun)

Synonyms

• Commercial
• Business
• Institutional

Antonyms

• Noncommercial
• Individual
• Personal

Usage

The term "corporate" is often used in business contexts to describe matters or activities that pertain to companies or large organizations, such as "corporate policies" or "corporate structure." It can also imply a sense of uniformity or collectivity in entities acting as one.

Related Terms

• Corporation: A large business or organization legally recognized as a single entity.
• Corporate culture: The beliefs and behaviors that determine how a company's employees interact and handle business transactions.
• Incorporate: To include or combine as part of a whole, often in the context of creating a corporate entity.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Relating to a large company or group: Describes actions, structures, or attributes associated with large businesses or corporations.
  • Example: "The company followed strict corporate policies."
• Acting as a unified body: Refers to entities or individuals functioning collectively, often in a business or organizational setting.
  • Example: "The employees adopted a corporate approach to solving the issue."

Noun

• A large company or corporation: Used colloquially to refer to a corporation or large business entity, especially in discussions about its policies or impact.
  • Example: "The tech corporates are influencing market trends."