combination
nounUK /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ · US /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
Etymology PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.
10 senses
- 1The act of combining, the state of being combined or the…
- 2An object formed by combining.
- 3A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
- 4One or more elements selected from a set without regard…
- 5An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
- 6A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes…
- 7A motorcycle and sidecar.
- 8A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or…
- 9An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing…
- 10Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
- combinations of colors
- These guidelines should be followed in combination with those given last week.
1 more example
- She took a dangerous combination of alcohol and heroin.
An object formed by combining.
- The chef experimented with new flavor combinations.
- Certain drug combinations can be dangerous.
A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
- The combination to their safe was the date of birth of their first child.
Mathematics, Sciences One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
Ball games, Billiards, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motorcycling A motorcycle and sidecar.
Boxing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.
Board games, Chess, Games An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.
Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).
- Antonyms
- division, separation, permutation
- Derived terms
35 terms
affine combination, anticombination, combi, combinational, combination boiler, combination cap, combination car, combination drill, combination drug, combination fried rice, combination lock, combination pedal, combination pliers, combination problem, combination product, combination room, combination salad, combination sandwich, combination skin, combination tone, combo, combolin, convex combination, decombination, exhausted combination, intercombination, linear combination, multicombination, noncombination, recombination, Ritz's combination principle, Rydberg-Ritz combination principle, subcombination, triple combination, triple combination engine- Related terms
- combinative, combinatory, combine, permutation