Definition of "combinatory" [combinatory]

• Combinative. (adjective)
• Combinatorial. (adjective)

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• "This is called the combinatory method and it is a fully accepted part of the mainstream linguist's toolkit."
• "K} is called a combinatory base, that is, these two combinators are the undefined constants of CL ‰¥."
• "Likewise chimps make tools, but don't make tools to make tools, and they have a fixed set of vocalizations rather than a combinatory language."