ˌkɔmbɪˈneɪʃən n. 1
the act or an
instance of combining; the process of
being combined. 2 a combined
state (in combination with). 3 a combined set of things or
people. 4 a
sequence of numbers or letters used to
open a combination
lock. 5
Brit. a
motor cycle with side-car attached. 6 (in pl.) Brit. a
single undergarment for the
body and legs. 7 a
group of things
chosen from a larger
number without regard to
their arrangement. 8 a united
action. b
Chess a coordinated and
effective sequence of moves. 9 Chem. a
union of substances in a compound with
new properties. øcombination lock a lock
that can be opened
only by a
specific sequence of movements. øøcombinative adj. combinational adj. combinatory adj. [obs. F combination or LL combinatio (as COMBINE)]