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Definition of recombine

recombine

/ˌriːkəmˈbaɪn/
re · com · bine
Adjective:recombinant
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Past Simple:recombined
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Past Participle:recombined
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Present Participle:recombining
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recombine Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To combine again or into a different arrangement after having been separated.

Example

"The two departments decided to recombine their resources to fund the new research initiative."

2

To undergo or cause to undergo genetic recombination, resulting in a new combination of genes or alleles (in genetics and molecular biology).

Example

"During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and recombine to increase genetic diversity in offspring."

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• Rhymes for recombine

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recombine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recombine
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