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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
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
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)