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noun
1.
the act of combining or the state of being combined.
2.
a number of things combined: a combination of ideas.
3.
something formed by combining: A chord is a combination of notes.
4.
an alliance of persons or parties: a combination in restraint of trade.
5.
EXPANDthe set or series of numbers or letters used in setting the mechanism of a combination lock.
6.
the parts of the mechanism operated by this.
7.
Often, combinations. a suit of underwear in one piece.
8.
COLLAPSEMathematics.
a.
the arrangement of elements into various groups without regard to their order in the group.
b.
a group thus formed. Compare permutation (def. 1).
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English combinacyoun (< Middle French ) < Late Latin combīnātiōn- (stem of combīnātiō), equivalent to combīnāt(us) combined (see combine, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
1350–1400; Middle English combinacyoun (< Middle French ) < Late Latin combīnātiōn- (stem of combīnātiō), equivalent to combīnāt(us) combined (see combine, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
com·bi·na·tion·al, adjective
in·ter·com·bi·na·tion, noun
non·com·bi·na·tion, noun
pre·com·bi·na·tion, noun
su·per·com·bi·na·tion, noun
EXPANDun·com·bi·na·tion·al, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. association, conjunction, union, coalescence, blending. 2. mixture, amalgamation, amalgam. 4. association, federation, league, coalition, cartel, combine, monopoly, bloc, cabal, conspiracy.
1. association, conjunction, union, coalescence, blending. 2. mixture, amalgamation, amalgam. 4. association, federation, league, coalition, cartel, combine, monopoly, bloc, cabal, conspiracy.
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Combinations
is always a great word to know.
So is fraction. Does it mean:
| number that cannot be exactly expressed as a ratio of two integers |
| number usually expressed in the form a numerator over a denominator |
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