combination
Americannoun
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the act of combining or the state of being combined.
- Synonyms:
- coalescence, union, conjunction, association
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a number of things combined.
a combination of ideas.
- Synonyms:
- amalgam, amalgamation, mixture
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something formed by combining.
A chord is a combination of notes.
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an alliance of persons or parties.
a combination in restraint of trade.
- Synonyms:
- conspiracy, cabal, bloc, monopoly, combine, cartel, cartel, coalition, league, league, federation, association
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the set or series of numbers or letters used in setting the mechanism of a combination lock.
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the parts of the mechanism operated by this.
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Often combinations. a suit of underwear in one piece.
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Mathematics.
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the arrangement of elements into various groups without regard to their order in the group.
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a group thus formed.
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noun
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the act of combining or state of being combined
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a union of separate parts, qualities, etc
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an alliance of people or parties; group having a common purpose
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the set of numbers that opens a combination lock
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the mechanism of this type of lock
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a motorcycle with a sidecar attached
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maths
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an arrangement of the numbers, terms, etc, of a set into specified groups without regard to order in the group
the combinations of a, b, and c, taken two at a time, are ab, bc, ac
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a group formed in this way. The number of combinations of n objects taken r at a time is n !/[( n – r )! r !]. Symbol: n C r Compare permutation
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the chemical reaction of two or more compounds, usually to form one other compound
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chess a tactical manoeuvre involving a sequence of moves and more than one piece
Other Word Forms
- combinational adjective
- intercombination noun
- noncombination noun
- precombination noun
- supercombination noun
- uncombinational adjective
Etymology
Origin of combination
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English combinacyoun, from Middle French, from Late Latin combīnātiōn-, stem of combīnātiō “a joining by twos,” equivalent to combīnāt(us) “combined,” literally, “joined by twos” (past participle of combīnāre; combine ) + -iō -ion
Example Sentences
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The combination of shopping and green space is by no means a new phenomenon.
From Los Angeles Times
“However, this transaction presents unique challenges because it would involve the combination of three companies, with the smallest, Skydance, being the controlling entity.”
From Los Angeles Times
But analysts and investors warn that over time, war can suppress economic growth while spurring inflation, a combination that leads to prolonged declines in both stocks and bonds, bedrock investments for millions of American savers.
But the combination is incredibly rare: Only 16 times since 1983 has Brent crude gained more than 7% with gold down and bond yields up.
This combination — $39,000 from the portfolio plus $48,000 from Social Security — provides about $87,000 in annual retirement income, which can support a comfortable lifestyle for many couples, especially those without mortgage payments.
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