Definition of Collocation

1. Noun. A grouping of words in a sentence.

Generic synonyms: Language Unit, Linguistic Unit

2. Noun. The act of positioning close together (or side by side). "It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors"
Exact synonyms: Apposition, Juxtaposition
Generic synonyms: Emplacement, Locating, Location, Placement, Position, Positioning
Specialized synonyms: Tessellation
Derivative terms: Appose, Collocate, Juxtapose

Definition of Collocation

1. n. The act of placing; the state of being placed with something else; disposition in place; arrangement.

Definition of Collocation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Collocation

collisions
collision course
collision cross-section
collision frequency
collision theory
collision time
collision tumour
Collis Potter Huntington
Collocalia
Collocalia inexpectata
collocate
collocated
collocates
collocate with
collocating
collocation (current term)
collocational
collocations
collodion
collodion
collodions
collodion baby
collodion vesicans
collodium
collogue
collogued
collogues
colloguing
colloid
colloid

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