combined
English meaning: Combined
Definition
An event in alpine skiing which combines runs on a downhill skiing course and a slalom course, for individual skiers.
Example
“In the men's combined, the skier finished third overall.”
Another example: “Their combined income was enough to buy a small house.”
Usage — When, Where & How
In this noun sense it is a specific alpine-skiing event combining downhill and slalom; that use is technical and sporting. Far more commonly 'combined' is the past tense of 'combine' or an adjective ('combined effort'). Context-bound.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Late Latin 'combinare' (to join two by two), from Latin 'com-' (together) plus 'bini' (two by two); entered English in the 15th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- uncombined
- separate
- divided
Related Words
- proficient
- slalom
- statistical
- nordic
- rushing
- ski
- counties
- yards
Common Collocations
- combined effort
- combined total
- combined forces
- combined event
- combined income
- combined experience
Word Forms
combine (v); combined; combines; combining; combination (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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