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combination

UK
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/

Translations

combinationnoun
combinations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/
The combination of colors in the painting created a stunning visual effect.
La combinaison des couleurs dans le tableau a créé un effet visuel saisissant.
combinaisonEn mathématiques, sélection d’éléments où l’ordre n’a pas d’importance.
The formula for calculating combinations is nCr = n! / (r!(n−r)!).
La formule pour calculer les combinaisons est nCr = n! / (r!(n−r)!).
combinaisonCode ou suite de chiffres permettant d’ouvrir une serrure ou un cadenas à combinaison.
He forgot the combination to his locker and had to ask for help.
Il a oublié la combinaison de son casier et a dû demander de l’aide.
Additional translations
ensembleAu sens d’un groupe ou d’un regroupement de personnes ou d’éléments réunis pour un but précis.
Synonyms
blend
fusion
synthesis
conjunction
amalgamation
union
composite
mixture
combinationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., combination therapy); true comparative and superlative forms are not used.
combinéS’emploie surtout dans la langue médicale ou technique.
A combination treatment was prescribed to fight the infection.
Un traitement combiné a été prescrit pour combattre l’infection.

Definitions

combinationnoun
A joining or merging of different parts or qualities in which the component elements are individually distinct.
The combination of colors in the painting created a stunning visual effect.
A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
He forgot the combination to his locker and had to ask for help.
A group of people or things that have been combined for a particular purpose.
The combination of experts worked together to solve the complex problem.
In mathematics, a selection of items from a larger set in which order is not important.
The formula for calculating combinations is nCr = n! / (r!(n−r)!).
combinationadjective
Consisting of, involving, or resulting from the joining of two or more elements.
A combination treatment was prescribed to fight the infection.
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