# combination

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ · frequency rank #2,432

## Definitions
1. The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.
2. An object formed by combining.
3. A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.
4. One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.
5. An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.
6. A shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.
7. A motorcycle and sidecar.
8. A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.
9. An advantageous sequence of forcing or nearly forcing moves, often initiated with a sacrifice.
10. Synonym of combinations (A one-piece suit of underwear).

## Etymology
PIE word
 *dwóh₁
From Middle English combinacioun, combynacyoun, from Old French combination, from Late Latin combīnātiō. Morphologically combine + -ation.

## Easily confused with
- **compilation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/combination-vs-compilation)
- **combinations** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/combination-vs-combinations)

## Common misspellings (17)
`ccombination`, `cmobination`, `cobmination`, `combbination`, `combiantion`, `combinaiton`, `combinasion`, `combinatino`, `combinationn`, `combinatoin`, `combinattion`, `combinnation`, `combintaion`, `combniation`, `comibnation`, `commbination`, `ocmbination`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/combination