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   Com·bi·na·tion

   /ˌkämbəˈnāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct: "this color combination is stunningly effective" Similar amalgamationamalgammergerunionblendmixturemixminglingmeldfusionfusingcompoundalloymarriageweavecoalescencecoalitionpoolingintegrationconjunctionincorporationsynthesiscompositecompositionconcoctioninformal:mash-up
   • ▪ the process of combining different parts or qualities or the state of being combined: "these four factors work together in combination" Similar cooperationcollaborationconcertsynergyassociationunionalliancepartnershipcoalitionleagueOpposite conflict
   • ▪ an arrangement of elements: "the canvases may be arranged in any number of combinations"
   • ▪ (in various sports and games) a coordinated and effective sequence of moves: "a good uppercut/hook combination"
   • ▪ uniting different uses, functions, or ingredients: "a combination garment bag and backpack"
   • ▪ the joining of substances in a compound with new properties.
   • 2. a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock: "a combination briefcase"
   • 3. a selection of a given number of elements from a larger number without regard to their arrangement.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin combinatio(n-), from the verb combinare ‘join two by two’ (see combine1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. combinational adjective
   • 2. combinative adjective

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