Koordineeriv
Koordineeriv is a grammatical term used in linguistic typology to describe a type of coordination in which two or more elements form a syntactically parallel unit and are linked by conjunctions or punctuation. The concept emphasizes equal status of the conjuncts and the absence of a hierarchical subordinate relation between them.
Origin and usage: The term derives from Estonian koordineerida, meaning to coordinate. It is employed in comparative
Definition and properties: A koordineeriv construction coordinates elements of equal syntactic category—such as two nouns, two
Types and scope: Koordineeriv constructions can be additive (A and B), disjunctive (A or B), or adversative
Distinctions: Koordineeriv is contrasted with subordinative constructions, where one element syntactically dominates another. It is related
See also: Coordination (linguistics), Conjunction, Ellipsis.