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Cooptation vs Cooption - What's the difference?

cooptation | cooption | Synonyms |

Cooption is a synonym of cooptation.



As nouns the difference between cooptation and cooption

is that cooptation is a co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over while cooption is a cooptation.

cooptation

English

Alternative forms

* * co-optation

Noun

(en noun)
  • A co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over.
  • A co-opting: an absorption or assimilation.

    • Synonyms

    * (commandeering) cooption * cooption

    cooption

    English

    Alternative forms

    * co-option

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A cooptation.