combining form

kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ fɔːm

Definition

Definition of combining form - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

word building

TECH.

fixed bit that attaches to other parts to make terms

TECH.

In biology, bio- is a combining form meaning life.
The combining form micro- appears in words like microscope and microorganism.
Linguists analyzed how the combining form -phobia creates new psychological terms.

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Expressions with combining

combining weight

relative mass value used for reacting amounts of a substance

We calculated the combining weight before preparing the solution.

Expressions with form

bad form

behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude

Talking loudly in the library is bad form.

good form

correct technique or style in sports or arts

Her coach praised her good form during the swimming competition..

on form

adj.

performing well or at one's best

The team is on form and winning every match.

poor form

inappropriate behavior or actions in a social context

Interrupting someone while they speak is poor form.

in good form

adj.

in good physical condition or health

After months of training, she is in good form for the marathon.

in any way, shape, or form

prep.

used to deny something exists or happens in any manner or method

He is not involved in any way, shape, or form in the scandal.

in no way, shape, or form

adv.

not at all, in any manner, shape, or condition

He is in no way, shape, or form responsible for the mistake!

in top form

adj.

in excellent health or condition

She felt in top form after a good night's sleep.

on top form

adj.

performing at the highest level possible

The athlete was on top form during the championship.

return to form

comeback to previous success or quality

The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

Terms with combining form included in their meaning

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build

construction

form something by combining materials or parts

opera

performing arts

art form combining music, singing, and drama

Peking opera

Chinese theater

traditional Chinese theatrical form combining music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics

synthesizing

adj.

combination

combining different elements to form a whole

weaving the threads

exp.

creating a story

combining different elements to form a narrative

integrating

adj.

technology

combining elements to form a unified whole

music theatre

performing arts

form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, and dance

assemblage

mixed media

art form combining two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements

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French:forme combinatoire, ...
German:Wortbildungselement, ...
Italian:formante, ...
Spanish:forma combinante, ...
Portuguese:forma combinatória, ...
Chinese:组合形式, ...
Japanese:結合形態素, ...
Arabic:صِيغَة مُرَكَّبَة, ...
Hebrew:צוּרָן קִישּׁוּר, ...
Russian:соединительная форма, ...
Ukrainian:комбінувальна форма, ...
Hindi:संयोजी रूप, ...
Bengali:সমাসবদ্ধ রূপ, ...
Catalan:forma combinatòria, ...
Czech:formant, ...
Danish:kombinationsform, ...
Dutch:combinatievorm, ...
Greek:συνθετικό, ...
Hungarian:kötött szóelem, ...
Khmer:ទម្រង់ផ្សំ, ...
Korean:결합형, ...
Persian:بُن ترکیبی, ...
Polish:formant, ...
Portuguese (BR):formante, ...
Romanian:formantă, ...
Swedish:kombinationsform, ...
Thai:หน่วยคำประสม, ...
Turkish:birleşik biçim, ...
Vietnamese:hình vị kết hợp, ...

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Definition of combining form - Reverso English Dictionary

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