Pronunciation: /ˈtændəm/

Definitions of tandem

noun a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other

Example Sentences

A1 They rode the tandem bicycle together.

A2 The tandem skydiving experience was exhilarating.

B1 The team worked in tandem to complete the project on time.

B2 The two musicians played in perfect tandem, creating beautiful harmonies.

C1 The political parties worked in tandem to pass the new legislation.

C2 The athletes demonstrated perfect tandem coordination during the synchronized swimming routine.

adjective having two things arranged one in front of the other

Example Sentences

A1 They rode a tandem bicycle together.

A2 The tandem skydiving experience was exhilarating.

B1 The project was completed in tandem with another team.

B2 The tandem presentation by the two speakers was well-coordinated.

C1 The tandem effort of the two departments resulted in a successful merger.

C2 Their tandem collaboration on the research paper was highly praised.

Examples of tandem in a Sentence

formal The two cyclists rode in tandem along the scenic route.

informal We should work together in tandem to get this project done.

slang Let's ride tandem on this adventure and see where it takes us.

figurative Their voices worked in tandem to create a harmonious melody.

Grammatical Forms of tandem

past tense

tandemed

plural

tandems

comparative

more tandem

superlative

most tandem

present tense

tandems

future tense

will tandem

perfect tense

have tandemed

continuous tense

is tandeming

singular

tandem

positive degree

tandem

infinitive

to tandem

gerund

tandeming

participle

tandemed

Origin and Evolution of tandem

First Known Use: 1785 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'tandem' originates from the Latin phrase 'tam dem', which means 'so much' or 'so long'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to a carriage drawn by horses where the horses were positioned one behind the other, the word 'tandem' has evolved to also describe any arrangement or activity involving two or more people or things working together in a coordinated manner.