composition — the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole is made up
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole is made up
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The composition of our friend group is quite diverse: a chef, a programmer, a musician, and a professional meme creator.
- Mozart's composition skills were so advanced that he could write entire symphonies in his head while playing billiards.
- My English teacher returned my composition with the comment: 'Creative, but penguins don't actually live in the desert.'
composition
NOUN[/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃn/]
the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole is made up
The composition of her photograph balances the lone tree, the river, and the distant mountain.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compositio', derived from 'componere' meaning 'to put together', which combines 'com-' (together) and 'ponere' (to place or put). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
com- (together) + -pose (from Latin ponere, to put) + -ition (noun suffix) = composition (the act of putting together or the result of being put together)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The composition of our friend group is quite diverse: a chef, a programmer, a musician, and a professional meme creator.”
“Mozart's composition skills were so advanced that he could write entire symphonies in his head while playing billiards.”
“My English teacher returned my composition with the comment: 'Creative, but penguins don't actually live in the desert.'”
“The composition of the new alloy makes it both lightweight and incredibly strong.”
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