combination
Translation
combination, mixture, blend
Examples
The combination of flavours was unusual.
The combination of flavors was unusual.
He forgot the combination to the safe.
He forgot the combination to the safe.
A combination of factors led to the problem.
A combination of factors led to the problem.
Grammar Patterns
a combination of ((sth.)) a mixture of things The film was a combination of comedy and drama.
in combination with ((sth.)) together with (sth.) This medicine works well in combination with rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mixture, blend, union; Antonyms: separation, division
Etymology
From Latin 'combinare' (to join two by two), from 'com-' (together) and 'bini' (two by two).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'combination lock,' which needs the right combination of numbers to open.