combination

combination

noun

Definition of COMBINATION

1

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things <a victory that was due to a combination of luck and planning>

Synonyms admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis

Related Words half-and-half; absorption, blending, coalescence, coalition, commingling, commixture, compost, concretion, homogenization, immingling, immixture, incorporation, integration, interfusion, intermingling, mergence, merger, merging, mingling; assortment, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, motley, patchwork, potpourri, variety; accumulation, aggregation, conglomeration

Near Antonyms component, constituent, element, ingredient

2

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one <the combination of mint and chocolate in a delicious dessert>

Synonyms combination, combining, connecting, connection, consolidation, coupling, junction, linking, merger, merging, unification

Related Words agglomeration, amalgamation, blend, coalescence, commingling, compounding, fusion, intermingling, intermixture, mingling, mix, mixture, synthesis; reunification, reunion

Near Antonyms detachment, divorcement, separation, severance

Antonyms breakup, disconnection, dissolution, disunion, division, parting, partition, schism, scission, split

3

a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage <the companies formed a combination in an attempt to establish a monopoly in the rubber market>

Synonyms combination, combine, syndicate, trust

Related Words chain, conglomerate, megacorporation, multinational; association, guild (also gild), organization, partnership, pool, union; big business

4

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection <a combination of citizens dedicated to fighting higher property taxes>

Synonyms alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combination, combine, confederation, federation, league, union

Related Words cabal, conspiracy, junto; cartel, syndicate, trust; faction, front, fusion, side, wing; association, group, organization; affiliation, cooperative, partnership; circuit, conference