Combination
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
The act of combining or the state of being combined; a mixture or blend.
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
A joining or blending of different things.
The winning lottery numbers were a random combination.
💡 Simply: It's like mixing different things together, like putting sprinkles on ice cream! The sprinkles and ice cream together make a yummy combination!
👶 For kids: Mixing things together!
More Examples
The painter used a skillful combination of colors.
How It's Used
"The solution involved a clever combination of algebraic and geometric principles."
"This dish is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors."
Idioms & expressions
a winning combination
A successful or effective grouping of things.
"His talent and hard work proved to be a winning combination."
From Middle French combinaison, from combiner "to combine," from Latin combinare, from com- "together" + binare "to pair." The word's development reflects the ongoing process of bringing things together.
The word has maintained its core meaning of blending or joining since its origin, but its usage has expanded to encompass diverse fields.
Memory tip
Think of 'combining' ingredients in a recipe to create a unique dish.