Dictionary definitions and meanings of the word combination

in soun •  3 years ago 

This post talks about the dictionary definition and meanings of the English word combination. phonetic, phonetics, origin, meanings


Phonetic

kɒmbɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n


Phonetics

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Origin of the word

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


Meanings

Part Of speech

noun

Definition

a joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct.

Example

a magnificent combination of drama, dance, and music

Synonyms

amalgamation,amalgam,merger,union,blend,mixture,mix,mingling,meld,fusion,fusing,compound,alloy,marriage,weave,coalescence,coalition,pooling,integration,conjunction,incorporation,synthesis,composite,composition,concoction,mash-up


Definition

a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.

Example

underneath the picture is a safe: the combination is 210319


Definition

a motorcycle with a sidecar attached.

Example

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Definition

a single undergarment covering the body and legs.

Example

woollen combinations


Definition

a selection of a given number of elements from a larger number without regard to their arrangement.

Example

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