combination vs complexion

complexion vs combination

combination and complexion both are nouns.

combination is not a verb while complexion is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
combination	Yes	No	No	No
complexion	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, complexion is a hyponym of combination; that is, complexion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than combination:

combination: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
complexion: a combination that results from coupling or interlinking

Other hyponyms of combination include haplotype, amalgam, color scheme, colour scheme.

combination (noun)	complexion (noun)
the act of combining things to form a new whole	the coloring of a person's face
the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order	(obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities	texture and appearance of the skin of the face
a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose	a point of view or general attitude or inclination
a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock	a combination that results from coupling or interlinking
an alliance of people or corporations or countries for a special purpose (formerly to achieve some antisocial end but now for general political or economic purposes)
a coordinated sequence of chess moves

combination (verb)	complexion (verb)
	give a certain color to

Difference between combination and complexion

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