What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
corporative
Example
The corporative structure of the company encourages teamwork and collaboration. [corporative: adjective]
Example
The government implemented a corporative approach to address the economic crisis. [corporative: noun]
corporate
Example
The corporate headquarters is located in the city center. [corporate: adjective]
Example
She works in corporate finance for a multinational corporation. [corporate: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Corporate is more commonly used than corporative in everyday language, covering a wide range of contexts related to business and commerce. Corporative is less common and is often used in specific contexts related to labor relations or political systems.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between corporative and corporate?
Both corporative and corporate can be used in formal and informal contexts, but corporate is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.