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combinatorics

/kɒmbɪˈnætrɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does combinatorics mean?

noun

The branch of mathematics concerned with counting, arranging, and manipulating objects according to specified rules, especially in relation to permutations and combinations.

Example

"The mathematician used advanced combinatorics to solve the complex problem."

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