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combinatory

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəmˈbɪnəˌtɔːri/

KK: /kəmˈbɪnəˌtɔri/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the act of combining or the arrangement of elements in a specific way.


Example

The combinatory approach allowed the team to create innovative solutions by merging different ideas.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how combinatory approaches can solve complex problems?
Sloth B
Yeah, I find it fascinating how different elements can work together.
Sloth A
Exactly! It's amazing what you can achieve with a combinatory method.
Sloth B
For sure! Collaboration often leads to the best ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
combinative
combinatorial
Antonyms
separate
disjoint
divergent
Root Explanation

Combinatory → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "binare" (from Latin, meaning to put or place). The word "combinatory" refers to the act of putting things together or the process of combining elements.

Memory Tip

Think of putting things 'together' ('com-') — that's why combinatory relates to the process of combining.

Visually Confused Words
comminatory
comminator
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obsignatory
criminatory
cosignatory
compilatory
nominator
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