complexion vs combination

combination vs complexion

complexion and combination both are nouns.

complexion is a verb but combination is not a verb.

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

As nouns, combination is a hypernym of complexion; that is, combination is a word with a broader meaning than complexion:

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

complexion (noun)	combination (noun)
the coloring of a person's face	the act of combining things to form a new whole
(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	the act of arranging elements into specified groups without regard to order
texture and appearance of the skin of the face	a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
a point of view or general attitude or inclination	a group of people (often temporary) having a common purpose
a combination that results from coupling or interlinking	a sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock
	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

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

Difference between complexion and combination

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