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combination

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of combination

admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, cocktail, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis
Words Related to combination

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 of combination

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 of combination

combining, connecting, connection, consolidation, coupling, junction, linking, merger, merging, unification, union
Words Related to combination

agglomeration, amalgamation, blend, coalescence, commingling, compounding, fusion, intermingling, intermixture, mingling, mix, mixture, synthesis

reunification, reunion
Near Antonyms of combination

detachment, divorcement, separation, severance
Antonyms of combination

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 of combination

cartel, combine, syndicate, trust
Words Related to combination

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 of combination

alliance, axis, bloc, block, coalition, combine, confederacy, confederation, federation, league, union
Words Related to combination

cabal, conspiracy, junto

cartel, syndicate, trust

faction, front, fusion, side, wing

association, group, organization

affiliation, cooperative, partnership

circuit, conference

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