Combination: meaning, definitions and examples

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combination

[ ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən ]

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mathematics

The act of putting things together, or the result of things being put together.

Synonyms

blend, mixture, union

Examples of usage

Finding all possible combinations of a set of numbers.
The combination of red, blue, and yellow creates the color white.

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lock

A sequence of numbers or symbols that is used to open a lock or access a secure area.

Synonyms

code, key, password

Examples of usage

She entered the correct combination and the safe opened.
The combination to the vault is known only to a few individuals.

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fashion

A coordinated outfit or ensemble.

Synonyms

attire, ensemble, outfit

Examples of usage

She wore a stunning combination of a dress and heels.
The combination of accessories completed her look.

Translations

Translations of the word "combination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combinação

🇮🇳 संयोग

🇩🇪 Kombination

🇮🇩 kombinasi

🇺🇦 комбінація

🇵🇱 kombinacja

🇯🇵 組み合わせ

🇫🇷 combinaison

🇪🇸 combinación

🇹🇷 kombinasyon

🇰🇷 조합

🇸🇦 تركيبة

🇨🇿 kombinace

🇸🇰 kombinácia

🇨🇳 组合

🇸🇮 kombinacija

🇮🇸 samsöfn

🇰🇿 комбинация

🇬🇪 კომბინაცია

🇦🇿 kombinasiya

🇲🇽 combinación

Word origin

The word 'combination' originated from the Latin word 'combinare', which means 'to unite'. It has been used in various fields such as mathematics, lock mechanisms, and fashion to denote the merging or joining of different elements to create a new entity or result.