combination
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combination/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/
▶noun
- 1 the action of combining different things.
- 2 a union in which the component elements are individually distinct.
- 3 Mathematics a group of things chosen from a larger number without regard to their arrangement.
- 4 a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
- 5 (combinations) dated a single undergarment covering the body and legs.
– derivatives
combinational adjective,
combinative adjective,
combinatory adjective.
combinational adjective,
combinative adjective,
combinatory adjective.
'combination' also found in these Oxford entries:
aggregate
- alchemy
- allied
- astatic
- beat
- beater
- beauty
- bitty
- blend
- bloomer
- bound
- broast
- cable stitch
- chivalry
- clitic
- collage
- colour scheme
- combination lock
- combination therapy
- combining form
- combo
- combustion
- complexion
- compound
- conjunctive
- conjuncture
- conscious
- consonance
- contract
- contradiction
- culture
- decompose
- dideoxyinosine
- digraph
- diphthong
- dissonant
- dream team
- DUKW
- dyad
- dyscrasia
- excimer
- fitting
- flowered
- footer
- former
- friendly
- gate
- getter
- grader
