colligation

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colligation

A scientist draws a diagram showing the colligation of several experimental results.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis: The act or process of linking separate pieces of data or information together under a unifying idea or theory.
    • The state of being joined together: A formal or logical connection or union between elements.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The historian's work involved the colligation of numerous archival records into a coherent narrative of the event.
    • Scientific progress often depends on the colligation of experimental results under a single explanatory principle.
Advanced Usage
  • In logic and philosophy: "Colligation" refers to the mental operation of bringing discrete observations into a relational whole, often a preliminary step to forming a law or theory.
    • The philosopher discussed colligation as a necessary stage between observation and the formulation of a scientific law.
  • In linguistics: The term can describe the syntactic linking of words.
    • The colligation of a verb with a specific preposition is a key area of study in corpus linguistics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Colligate (verb): To bring together and connect facts, ideas, or elements; to bind or unite.
    • The researcher sought to colligate the disparate findings from the field studies.
  • Colligative (adjective): In chemistry, describing properties that depend on the number of particles in a solution, not their identity. (Note: This is a specialized scientific term related by root but with a distinct meaning).
Synonyms
  • Synthesis: The combination of components to form a connected whole.
  • Unification: The process of being united or made into a whole.
  • Integration: The act of combining or coordinating separate elements into a unified system.
Antonyms
  • Disjunction: A lack of connection or separation.
  • Dissociation: The disconnection or separation of something from something else.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Colligational relationship: In linguistics, a pattern where a word is typically used with a particular grammatical structure.
    • Learning the colligational relationships of a word is crucial for using it naturally.
colligation

A scientist draws a diagram showing the colligation of several experimental results.

Noun
  1. the connection of isolated facts by a general hypothesis
  2. the state of being joined together

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