combination

English

Etymology

PIE word
*dwóh₁
Category:English terms derived from Proto-Indo-European#COMBINATIONCategory:English terms derived from the Proto-Indo-European word *dwóh₁#COMBINATION
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    From Middle EnglishCategory:English terms inherited from Middle English#COMBINATIONCategory:English terms derived from Middle English#COMBINATION combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old FrenchCategory:English terms derived from Old French#COMBINATION combination, from Late LatinCategory:English terms derived from Late Latin#COMBINATION combīnātiō. Morphologically combine +‎ -ationCategory:English terms suffixed with -ation#COMBINATION.

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    Noun

    combination (countable and uncountable, plural combinations)Category:English lemmas#COMBINATIONCategory:English nouns#COMBINATIONCategory:English uncountable nouns#COMBINATIONCategory:English countable nouns#COMBINATIONCategory:English countable nouns#COMBINATIONCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#COMBINATIONCategory:Pages with entries#COMBINATIONCategory:Pages with 1 entry#COMBINATION

    1. The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
      These guidelines should be followed in combination with those given last week.Category:English terms with usage examples#COMBINATION
      She took a dangerous combination of alcohol and heroin.Category:English terms with usage examples#COMBINATION
    2. An object formed by combining.
      The chef experimented with new flavor combinations.Category:English terms with usage examples#COMBINATION
      Certain drug combinations can be dangerous.Category:English terms with usage examples#COMBINATION
    3. 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.Category:English terms with usage examples#COMBINATION
    4. (mathematicsCategory:en:Mathematics#COMBINATION) One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
    5. An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
    6. (billiardsCategory:en:Billiards#COMBINATION) A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
      Synonyms: billiard, combination shot
    7. (motorcyclingCategory:en:Motorcycles#COMBINATION) A motorcycle and sidecar.
    8. (boxingCategory:en:Boxing#COMBINATION, martial artsCategory:en:Martial arts#COMBINATION) A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.
    9. (chessCategory:en:Chess#COMBINATION) An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.
    10. Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).

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