Definition of Combination
Combination
com·bi·na·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A joining or union of two or more things to form a new whole.

e.g. The combination of sweet and salty flavors made the dessert unique.

(noun)
an instance of two or more elements being mixed and merged (combined) in a way that may or may not retain the original properties of the individual elements;

e.g. The library stocks a combination of reference books and novels.

(noun)
broadly, an arrangement of things or elements, often in a particular order to sequence;

e.g. The color combination used in the room's decor makes it a very calming place to be.

(noun)
the state of containing two or more elements that are mixed or merged in a way that may or may not retain the elements' original properties;

e.g. The combination of the two scents makes the mixture not smell like much.

(noun)
a specific sequence of numbers, symbols, and letters that can be used to unlock a lock;

e.g. He wrote down the combination to the lock on a slip of paper.



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