Adversarial vs. Cooperative — What's the Difference?

Relating to or characteristic of an adversary; involving antagonistic elements

A cooperative (also known as co-operative, co-op, or coop) is "an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned enterprise". Cooperatives are democratically owned by their members, with each member having one vote in electing the board of directors.

Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.

Done in cooperation with others

(law) In which issues are tried through the presentation of evidence and argument by adverse parties, with no or limited inquiry by the court's own initiative.

Marked by willingness to cooperate; compliant

Of, relating to, or formed as an enterprise or organization jointly owned or managed by those who use its facilities or services

An enterprise or organization that is owned or managed jointly by those who use its facilities or services.

A building or complex in which the residents buy shares of stock in a building corporation and are given a lease to a specific apartment.

An apartment in such a building or complex.

Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

Involving cooperation between individuals or parties.

Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives.

A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants.

Operating jointly to the same end.

A jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners

An association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it

Involving the joint activity of two or more;

Done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit;

Willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement