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colligation

9.9

A joining of ideas or words so they form a connected whole

noun
/kəˈlɪɡeɪʃən/

Archaic

: vínculo

Their successful colligation of different approaches led to a breakthrough in research.

Examples

The scientist emphasized the colligation of ideas in forming a comprehensive theory.
In the grammar of English, colligation refers to the systematic co-occurrence of certain forms.
The colligation of ideas is fascinating.
The colligation of different theories helps in understanding complex phenomena.
The scientist emphasized the colligation of ideas in forming a comprehensive theory.
Their successful colligation of different approaches led to a breakthrough in research.
The colligation of different theories helps in understanding complex phenomena.

Synonyms

linkage

vscolligation

26 3.9

A connection between things, for example air pollution and disease

is used mainly for ideas and grammatical elements rather than general connections

join

vscolligation

11 2.9

The place where two things meet and are fixed together

is broader, applying to linking ideas or grammatical elements, not just places

junction

vscolligation

7 3.0

The action of bringing two things together so they connect

focuses more on binding ideas or grammatical elements than physical meeting points

interlacing

vscolligation

3 5.3

The act of weaving things together to make a pattern

applies to linking more generally, not specifically to woven crossing patterns

concatenation

vscolligation

1 9.9

A series of things like events or ideas joined in a chain

is broader, denoting general linking or binding not limited to sequence

coalescence

vscolligation

1 7.8

The joining of separate parts to form one whole

involves linking or binding elements without necessarily fusing into one

agglomeration

vscolligation

1 8.6

A group of things or people gathered together

is about joining or binding as a relation, not just a loose gathered mass

cohesion

vscolligation

Specialized

1 5.8

The way writers link words and sentences to make a text easy to follow

is narrower, focusing on binding grammatical elements rather than overall text meaning

conjunction

vscolligation

1 3.8

Joining things, people, or places to make one

is used for binding ideas and grammatical elements rather than simple joining

connexion

vscolligation

Archaic

9.6

A link in the mind between ideas, memories, or events

is used for linking that can be concrete or grammatical, not only mental associations

coalescency

vscolligation

9.9

Different parts join to form one whole

is about joining or binding without implying complete fusion into one

coalescing

vscolligation

6.8

Growing or joining together to form a single whole

focuses on linking or binding rather than the growth or fusion process

merging

vscolligation

3.7

Coming together to form one thing, like rivers or ideas

emphasizes binding or connection, not always complete unification into one

interlinking

vscolligation

4.8

Closely joined so the parts form a single whole that is hard to separate

can mean linking generally without implying such tight, intricate joining

intertwinement

vscolligation

7.0

Things twisted and woven together so they are closely connected

covers linking or binding more broadly without the woven or twisted image

entwinement

vscolligation

7.2

A state in which things are twisted or woven closely together

is about joining ideas or parts without implying physical twisting or winding

compenetration

vscolligation

Specialized

9.9

Deep joining of two or more things so they mix but keep their own form

is simpler binding or linking without implying interpenetration or retained identities

conglutination

vscolligation

Specialized

9.9

Separate parts or cells stick together to form one group

refers to linking or binding in ideas or grammar, not only physical fusion

concrescence

vscolligation

Specialized

9.9

A growing together of separate parts into one whole

is broader, covering linking in ideas and grammar beyond physical fusion

Antonyms

separation

89 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

disconnection

9 4.2

Being separate from people, things, or contact, for example losing internet

How Connected

fusion

Specialized

73 5.9

union

157 2.7

colligation

Archaic

9.9

connection

∞ 1.9

association

131 3.0

isolation

172 3.7

Surface Forms

colligation singular

colligations plural

Morphology

colligation = colligate (semi-transparent) = col + ligate + ion

A regular noun formed from the verb 'colligate' with the productive suffix '-ion', so the derivational process is straightforward.

Etymology

Colligation comes from Latin parts com- 'together' and ligare 'to bind', the same root as ligament and ligature. Think of it as joining or binding ideas or items together, for example grammar forms that often appear together. So, colligation is about things being linked or held together.