Definition of Colligation

1. Noun. The state of being joined together.

Exact synonyms: Conjugation, Conjunction, Junction
Specialized synonyms: Anastomosis, Inosculation, Synapse
Generic synonyms: Unification, Union
Derivative terms: Colligate

2. Noun. The connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis.
Generic synonyms: Association, Connection, Connexion
Specialized synonyms: Generalisation, Generalization, Induction, Inductive Reasoning
Derivative terms: Colligate, Colligate

Definition of Colligation

1. n. A binding together.

Definition of Colligation

1. Noun. A binding together. ¹

2. Noun. (logic) The formulation of a general hypothesis which seeks to connect two or more facts. ¹

3. Noun. (linguistics) The co-occurrence of syntactic categories, usually within a sentence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Colligation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Colligation

1. 1. A combination in which the components are distinguishable from one another. 2. The bringing of isolated events into a unified experience. Origin: L. Cum, together, + ligo, to bind (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Colligation

collieries
colliers
colliery
collies
collieshangie
collieshangies
colliest
colliflower
colliflowers
colligability
colligable
colligate
colligated
colligates
colligating
colligation (current term)
colligations
colligative
colligative properties
collimate
collimated
collimates
collimating
collimating lens
collimation
collimations
collimator
collimators
colline
collinear

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