composition
composition Lexical Profile
composition Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.
"Geologists analyzed the chemical composition of the volcanic rock samples."
A creative work, especially an original piece of music, a poem, or a formal essay.
"The orchestra performed a newly commissioned composition by a contemporary classical composer."
The artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture, photograph, or design to form a unified whole.
"The art instructor praised the balanced composition and lighting of the landscape painting."
The action or art of writing prose, poetry, or music.
"All first-year university students are required to take a course in English composition."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Old French from Latin compositio ('a putting together'), from the verb componere, formed from com- ('together') and ponere ('to put or place').