combining
noun
Simple meaning
An occurrence that results in things being united.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act by which things are combined or brought together.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “We are combining two different recipes to make a unique dish.”
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Have or possess in combination.
Word family
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A collection of things that have been combined.
Compound terms
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The atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element.
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Sense: act by which things are combined
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