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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCombination
/ˌkɒm.bɪˈneɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of combining or the state of being combined.
"The combination of different musical styles created a unique sound." - 2
A result or product of combining two or more elements.
"The recipe calls for a combination of spices to enhance the flavor."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin combinationem, meaning 'a joining together', originating from the verb combinare (com- 'together' + bini 'two by two'). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 15th century, initially referring to the pairing of things and later expanding into chemical, mathematical, and general relational contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Combination" is said worldwide
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combinaison
Transliteration: kɔ̃binaizɔ̃
"La combinaison de différents ingrédients a créé un plat délicieux."
Kombination
Transliteration: kɔmbinaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Kombination verschiedener Farben macht das Bild lebendig."
combinazione
Transliteration: kombinaˈtsjone
"La combinazione di sapori è stata sorprendente."
combinación
Transliteration: kombinaˈθjon
"La combinación de ingredientes es clave para el éxito de la receta."
combinação
Transliteration: kõbinaˈsɐ̃w
"A combinação de sabores é o que torna o prato especial."
संयोग
Transliteration: sanyog
"इस व्यंजन में विभिन्न सामग्रियों का संयोग अद्भुत है।"
组合
Transliteration: zǔhé
"这个菜的组合非常美味。"
조합
Transliteration: jo-hap
"이 요리의 조합은 정말 맛있습니다."
組み合わせ
Transliteration: kumiawase
"この料理の組み合わせはとても美味しいです。"
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