combinate
Definition of combinate
-ed/-ing/-s
1 : combine
2 : to form (the teeth of a self-distributing linotype matrix) so that the matrix will fall into its proper channel
3 : to set up the combination of (a lock)
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Origin and Etymology of combinate
Late Latin combinatus, past participle of combinare
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Origin and Etymology of combinate
Late Latin combinatus
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