combined

[kuhm-bahynd]

adjective

1. made by combining; joined; united, as in a chemical compound.

2. taken as a whole or considered together; in the aggregate.

   outselling all other brands combined.

Other Word Forms

• combinedly adverb
• combinedness noun
• semicombined adjective
• uncombined adjective
• well-combined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of combined¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; combine + -ed ²

Example Sentences

There is internal sympathy - combined with realism - that other games could have had different outcomes had it not been for individual errors, injuries or loss of form.

From BBC

The combined Russian and Chinese fleet of satellites has increased by 70% over the past decade.

From BBC

Other receivers have a combined 48 targets, including Tutu Atwell, who caught the winning touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts on only his fifth target of the season.

From Los Angeles Times

The convictions, combined with charging enhancements added for the crime of “lying in wait” and committing multiple killings, will ensure life terms when when they are sentenced in December.

From Los Angeles Times

She works alongside quantity surveyor Jack Little, who combined an apprenticeship with a degree at the University of South Wales and now "luckily" works five minutes from his house.

From BBC

Related Words

• connected 
• mixed 
• united