combination
553
2.3
- noun
- /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
:
combinación
- Scientific studies show that sexual orientation arises from a combination of biological and environmental factors.
- combination of factors
- using combinations
- different combinations
And in fact, this combination here has the lowest energy.
- And in fact, this combination here has the lowest energy.
- Have you exhausted every possible option, scenario, combination, tool and approach?
- And actually our group is is starting a combination trial fairly soon.
- And sometimes it's a combination where you have to kind of serve both.
- So it'd be like combination of carbs, protein.
- dads to do or however combination that is, is to
- Oh, what a weird, like, combination of how the fuck did that?
Examples
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I love that kind of combination of like rock and folk music.
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To be effective, PbO needs to be used in combination with other techniques and established practices.
Academic text (2012) -
I think the color combination is on point.
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Like this base combination has made my skin look so smooth.
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Fear and wonder-- a powerful combination.
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There is no cure, but with a careful combination of treatment strategies, it can be well-managed.
Academic text (2015) -
It's a combination of data acquisition, data analysis, occasionally some in-depth data mining.
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Jed's symptoms and lung function parameters suggest that a combination therapy should be prescribed.
Academic text (2012) -
Teacher satisfaction was examined through a combination of fidelity checklists and focus group data.
Academic text (2011) -
The dish was a delicious combination of spices and flavors that delighted everyone.
Synonyms
356
1.8
The joining of two or more things
276
1.0
A group of different things or people that are together
125
1.6
Different things put together, for example foods or ingredients
99
4.1
The parts and amounts that make up something
98
2.3
A mix of different things, like colors or spices
58
1.8
Different things put together form one thing
51
1.8
Putting different things together so they become one
46
2.8
A set of things put together for one use, for example a meal or a series of game moves
40
2.8
A mix of different things like styles or flavors
36
3.5
A collection of different things, like books or food
33
4.1
A joining of two different styles into one, for example music and food
24
6.0
A food or drink made by mixing different things, often in a new way
12
5.1
A collection of different things, such as photos and stories, put together
11
6.1
A group of things joined together as one whole
9
5.8
A group of parts or details that make one complete design
7
7.4
A group of different things gathered in one place
6
7.5
A joining of two or more groups into one
6
5.5
Putting two or more things together to make one new thing
3
3.5
The joining of separate people, groups, or companies into one
1
7.8
The joining of separate parts to form one whole
1
8.2
A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected
1
8.1
Something added to another thing to mix with it
1
3.0
The act of joining two or more things into one
Joining two or more things to make one
Putting different things together to make one thing
Different things joined together to make one thing
A confused mix of different things like old toys and books
Separate parts or cells stick together to form one group
Antonyms
Compounds
An agreement between companies that limits competition, often by fixing prices, and is illegal under US law
- Archaic
A woodworking tool with changeable blades that cuts grooves and shapes wood
- Specialized
A medicine with set amounts of two or more active ingredients in one pill
- Specialized
Joining companies that do the same work to reduce competition or save money
- Specialized
Companies at different stages of making and selling join into one firm
How Mixed
98
2.3
- Specialized
55
3.5
- Specialized
137
3.5
27
5.4
553
2.3
36
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Combination comes from the part com- meaning 'together' and the verb combine, which means to join things. So a combination is things joined or mixed to make one new thing.