combinatorially

1 9.9

In a way that makes the number of possible choices grow very fast

adverb
/ˌkɒmbɪnəˈtɔːrɪəli/

Specialized

: combinatoriamente

However, we found that the direct application of this approach for the gamma distribution becomes quickly unmanageable because the dimension of the transfer matrix increases combinatorially fast.

They're done by all by Rosetta where we combinatorially go through lots of side chains.

Examples

In a combinatorially rich environment, many different solutions can emerge from a single problem.
When arranging the colors for the artwork, she combinatorially explored various combinations to find the perfect palette.
So for example, that the one over there, the cube combinatorially the tree looks like this.
They're done by all by Rosetta where we combinatorially go through lots of side chains.

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The scientist explained that the compounds reacted combinatorially, resulting in thousands of unique products.

Synonyms

configurationally

vscombinatorially

9.1

In a way that shows how parts are arranged

focuses on combinations and different arrangements especially in mathematical contexts

Surface Forms

combinatorially positive

Morphology

combinatorially = combinatorial (semi-transparent) = combinatorial + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'combinatorial' using the productive suffix '-ly', so the adverbial meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word combinatorially comes from combine and combination, with com- meaning 'together' and a combination being a way of joining parts. That's why something that grows combinatorially increases quickly: you can put items together in many different ways, so the number of possible arrangements becomes very large.