noun

combination

kahm-bih-NAY-shuhn/ˌkɑːmbɪˈneɪʃn/

A group of things brought together in a particular way.

The cord is a combination of three differently colored strands of yarn.

Three streams of colored yarn braided into a single multicolored cord, distinct strands joining in one whole.

Etymology

comLatintogether

+binLatintwo by two

+ationLatinact or process

The pieces evoke joining things together two by two. From that act of pairing, the meaning broadened to uniting things generally and to the whole or mixture produced.

In context

Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY9:13

this next one is a combination of multiple tools of the same kind

11 sewing tools that are worth every penny!

More examples

Her combination of patience and humor makes her a great teacher.
We try several color combinations before choosing blue and yellow.
I forget the combination to my locker.

Forms

combination · combinations

combine verb — To bring things together into a whole.

Similar words

mixture: Emphasizes ingredients mingling rather than how they are arranged.
arrangement: Emphasizes the placement or order of things within a group.