COMBINATIONS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Combination

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

joining or merging of different parts

Examples:
  • a magnificent combination of drama, dance, and music
  • the combination of recession and falling property values proved fatal to the business community
  • this colour combination is stunningly effective
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

sequence used to open combination lock

Examples:
  • underneath the picture is a safe: the combination is 210319
Definition:

a motorcycle with a sidecar attached.

Short Definition:

motorcycle with sidecar attached

Definition:

a single undergarment covering the body and legs

Short Definition:

undergarment covering body and legs

Examples:
  • woollen combinations
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

selection of given number of elements from larger numbert

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