combination
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
UK: /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
combination
English
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Definition
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
Etymology
PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.
Example Sentences
- "combinations of colors"
- "These guidelines should be followed in combination with those given last week."
- "She took a dangerous combination of alcohol and heroin."
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