combination

combination
1. The act of combining ( i.e., by joining, uniting, or otherwise bringing into close association) separate entities. 2. The state of being so combined.
- binary c. the name of a species of bacteria consisting of two parts: a generic name and a specific epithet.
- new c. the new name that results from the transfer of a microorganism from one genus to another; the generic name changes but, in most cases, the specific epithet remains the same.

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  • combination — combination, combine, party, bloc, faction, ring denote a union, either of individuals or of organized interests, for mutual support in obtaining common political or private ends. Combination is the most comprehensive of these terms, being… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Combination — Com bi*na tion, n. [LL. combinatio. See {Combine}.] 1. The act or process of combining or uniting persons and things. [1913 Webster] Making new compounds by new combinations. Boyle. [1913 Webster] A solemn combination shall be made Of our dear… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Combination — (1992), manga de Leeza Sei. À ce jour, 5 volumes édités par Génération comics en France ; toujours en cours au Japon. Histoire Hashiba la tête brûlée et Sasaki le taciturne, la combinaison la plus improbable mais la plus efficace qu on… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Combination — コンビネーション (Konbinēshon) Editorial Kōbunsha Publicado en Val Pretty Primera edición 1991 Última edición …   Wikipedia Español

  • combination — [käm΄bə nā′shən] n. [ME combinacioun < LL combinatio, a joining two by two] 1. a combining or being combined 2. a thing formed by combining 3. an association of persons, firms, political parties, etc. for a common purpose 4. a) the series of… …   English World dictionary

  • combination — late 14c., combinacyoun, from O.Fr. combination (14c., Mod.Fr. combinaison), from L.L. combinationem (nom. combinatio) a joining two by two, noun of action from pp. stem of combinare (see COMBINE (Cf. combine)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • combination — [n1] mixture, blend aggregate, amalgam, amalgamation, blending, brew, coalescence, combo, composite, compound, connection, consolidation, everything but kitchen sink*, fusion, junction, medley, merger, miscellany, mishmash*, mix, olio, order,… …   New thesaurus

  • combination — ► NOUN 1) the action of combining two or more different things. 2) something in which the component elements are individually distinct. 3) a sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. 4) (combinations) dated a single… …   English terms dictionary

  • Combination — (v. lat.), 1) Verbindung von Mehreren durch Zusammenfügung in eine Reihe od. Ordnung; 2) (Log.), Verbindung mehrerer Urtheile zu Erforschung der Wahrheit, indem eins aus dem anderen als Folgerung hergeleitet wird; bei jedem Syllogismus ist C., u …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Combination — Combination, im Allgemeinen die Zusammenstellung von mehreren, in eine gewisse Reihe oder Ordnung, im gewöhnlichen Sprachgebrauche aber die Fertigkeit, aus gemachten Wahrnehmungen oder Erfahrungen Schlüsse zu ziehen und Urtheile zu fällen, durch… …   Damen Conversations Lexikon

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