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noun
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An object formed by combining.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: ball-games, billiards, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: billiard, combination shot
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A motorcycle and sidecar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motorcycling
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noun
A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: boxing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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noun
An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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noun
Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: combinations
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the act of combining things to form a new whole
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: combining, compounding
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change of integrity
Narrower terms: attachment, affixation, confusion, mix, commixture, admixture, mixture, intermixture, mixing, fusion, blend, blending, interspersion, interspersal, temperance, union, unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure, consolidation, integration
noun
the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: mathematical process, mathematical operation, operation
noun
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
Narrower terms: haplotype, amalgam, color scheme, colour scheme, complexion
noun
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)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: alliance, coalition, alignment, alinement
Narrower terms: combination in restraint of trade
noun
a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: unit, social unit
noun
a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sequence
noun
a coordinated sequence of chess moves
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: sequence
History
PIE word *dwóh1 From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.
Across languages
132 source translations are retained for this English entry.
