Combining and Compounding

Combining

Combining noun - The act or an instance of joining two or more things into one.
Usage example: abhors the combining of business and pleasure at sales conferences

Compounding is a synonym for combining. In some cases you can use "Compounding" instead a noun "Combining". popular alternative

Compounding

Compounding noun - The act of combining things to form a new whole.

Combining is a synonym for compounding. You can use "Combining" instead a noun "Compounding". popular alternative

Nearby Words: compound, compounded
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