combined
UK: kəmˈbaɪnd | US: kəmˈbaɪnd
adj. joined or mixed together to form a whole
vt. past tense of "combine" (to unite or merge)
The word "combined" originates from the Latin "combinare," where "com-" means "together" and "binare" (from "bini") implies "two by two" or "to bind." Over time, it evolved in Middle French as "combiner," retaining the sense of uniting elements. The English adaptation "combine" emerged in the 15th century, later forming the past participle "combined" to describe things merged into a single entity. The morpheme "bine" reflects the core idea of binding, while "com-" emphasizes unity.
The two companies combined their resources to launch a new product.
She combined flour, sugar, and eggs to make the cake batter.
Their efforts combined resulted in a successful campaign.
The report presents data from combined studies.
Hydrogen and oxygen combined to form water.