combination

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine +‎ -ation. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === combination (countable and uncountable, plural combinations) The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining. An object formed by combining. A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. (mathematics) One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection. An association or alliance of people for some common purpose. (billiards) A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table. Synonyms: billiard, combination shot (motorcycling) A motorcycle and sidecar. (boxing, martial arts) A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports. (chess) An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice. Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear). ==== Synonyms ==== (act of combining): fusion, merger ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “act of combining”): division, separation (antonym(s) of “mathematics”): permutation ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== combinative combinatory combine ==== Descendants ==== → Mandarin: 控比 (kòngbǐ) → Japanese: コンビネーション (konbinēshon) → Korean: 콤비네이션 (kombineisyeon) ==== Translations ==== === See also === permutation === Further reading === combination on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Motorcycle and sidecar on Wikipedia.Wikipedia