De combinatie
Example: De combinatie van smaken maakt het gerecht bijzonder lekker.
Definition
"De combinatie" refers to the act or result of joining two or more elements together, often to create a unique or enhanced effect. It is commonly used to describe how different flavors, ideas, or items blend harmoniously, as in the phrase 'De combinatie van smaken maakt het gerecht bijzonder lekker.'
Etymology
The word "de combinatie" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Latin 'combinatio,' meaning 'a joining together.' It reflects the concept of combining parts into a whole, a meaning that has remained consistent over time. Did you know? The root 'com-' means 'together,' and 'binare' means 'to bind,' perfectly describing the essence of "de combinatie."
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"De combinatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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