Combination

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kÉ’mbɪˈneɪʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Old French combination, from Late Latin combinatio.

Full definition of combination

Noun

1. The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
2. A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
3. (mathematics) One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
4. An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
5. (billiards) A combination shot; a billiard; a shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.

Derived terms

• recombination

Related terms

• combine
• combinatory
• combinative

Synonyms

• (act of combining) fusion, merger

Antonyms

• (act of combining) division, separation