Combinatorics

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmˈbaɪˈneɪtoʊˈɹɪk/

Combinatorics (adj)

  1. Relating to counting how many different ways things can be chosen or arranged.
  2. Using methods that focus on combinations and selections to solve counting problems.

Combinatorics (adjective)

Examples

  • The combinatoric method counts arrangements without listing every possibility.
  • We use combinatoric reasoning to count arrangements efficiently.