Cocreate

/koʊˈkriˌeɪt/ verb

Definition

To create something together with one or more other people, sharing the work and ideas equally.

Etymology

From the prefix 'co-' (together) + 'create' (from Latin 'creare,' to make). This modern word emerged in the 1990s-2000s as collaborative work became more valued in business and art.

Kelly Says

The rise of 'cocreate' perfectly mirrors the shift from solo genius to collaborative innovation—Wikipedia, open-source software, and modern startups all made this word necessary.

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