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Combination

//ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining. countable, uncountable

    "combinations of colors"

  2. 2
    the act of combining things to form a new whole wordnet
  3. 3
    An object formed by combining. countable, uncountable

    "The chef experimented with new flavor combinations."

  4. 4
    the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order wordnet
  5. 5
    A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. countable, uncountable

    "The combination to their safe was the date of birth of their first child."

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  1. 6
    a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities wordnet
  2. 7
    One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes) wordnet
  4. 9
    An association or alliance of people for some common purpose. countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose wordnet
  6. 11
    A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table. countable, uncountable
  7. 12
    a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock wordnet
  8. 13
    A motorcycle and sidecar. countable, uncountable
  9. 14
    a coordinated sequence of chess moves wordnet
  10. 15
    A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports. countable, uncountable
  11. 16
    An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice. countable, uncountable
  12. 17
    Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear). countable, uncountable

Etymology

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.

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