combination
/ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.61 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "combinations of colors"
- "These guidelines should be followed in combination with those given last week."
- "She took a dangerous combination of alcohol and heroin."
- "The chef experimented with new flavor combinations."
- "Certain drug combinations can be dangerous."
- "The combination to their safe was the date of birth of their first child."
Etymology
PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/
- British English: /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/