Combining: meaning, definitions and examples

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combining

[ kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ ]

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mathematics

The process of combining two or more numbers, quantities, or expressions into a single entity.

Synonyms

consolidating, merging, uniting

Examples of usage

Combining like terms is an essential skill in algebra.
The combining of fractions requires a common denominator.

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action

To join or merge two or more things together to form a single entity.

Synonyms

blending, merging, mixing

Examples of usage

She is combining her passion for photography with her love for travel.
The chef is combining different flavors to create a unique dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "combining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combinando

🇮🇳 मिलाना

🇩🇪 kombinierend

🇮🇩 menggabungkan

🇺🇦 поєднання

🇵🇱 łączenie

🇯🇵 結合

🇫🇷 combinaison

🇪🇸 combinando

🇹🇷 birleştirme

🇰🇷 결합

🇸🇦 دمج

🇨🇿 kombinace

🇸🇰 kombinovanie

🇨🇳 结合

🇸🇮 kombiniranje

🇮🇸 sameining

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 შეკრება

🇦🇿 birləşdirmək

🇲🇽 combinando

Word origin

The word 'combining' originated from the Middle English word 'combinen', which came from the Latin word 'combinare', meaning to unite. The concept of combining has been integral to various fields such as mathematics, chemistry, and art, where the merging of elements or ideas leads to new creations and discoveries.