Combined: meaning, definitions and examples

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combined

 

[ kəmˈbaɪnd ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

two words

Made by combining two or more things

Synonyms

blended, merged, mixed, united

Examples of usage

  • The artist created a combined sculpture using metal and wood.
  • The team achieved success through their combined effort.
  • The cake was a combined creation of chocolate and vanilla flavors.
Context #2 | Verb

two things

Join or unite to form a single entity

Synonyms

blend, merge, mix, unite

Examples of usage

  • The two companies decided to combine their resources for a joint project.
  • Let's combine the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • The colors combine to create a beautiful painting.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

A result of a combination of two or more numbers or quantities

Synonyms

aggregate, collective, sum, total

Examples of usage

  • The teacher explained how to calculate the combined total of the expenses.
  • What is the combined weight of the two boxes?
  • The combined length of the two pieces is 5 meters.

Translations

Translations of the word "combined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combinado

🇮🇳 संयुक्त

🇩🇪 kombiniert

🇮🇩 gabungan

🇺🇦 комбінований

🇵🇱 połączony

🇯🇵 結合された

🇫🇷 combiné

🇪🇸 combinado

🇹🇷 birleşik

🇰🇷 결합된

🇸🇦 مجمّع

🇨🇿 kombinovaný

🇸🇰 kombinovaný

🇨🇳 组合的

🇸🇮 kombiniran

🇮🇸 sameinaður

🇰🇿 біріктірілген

🇬🇪 შერწყმული

🇦🇿 birləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 combinado

Etymology

The word 'combined' originated from the Latin word 'combinare', which means 'to join together'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. Over time, 'combined' has evolved to represent the act of merging or uniting things to create a single entity. The term is commonly used in various fields such as art, business, mathematics, and everyday language to describe the act of bringing together different elements to form a cohesive whole.

See also: combinable, combination, combine, combining, recombination.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,472, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.