composition

noun

com·po·si·tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce composition (audio)

: the act or process of composing

specifically : arrangement into specific proportion or relation and especially into artistic form

the painting's unique composition

b(1)

: the arrangement of type for printing

hand composition

(2)

: the production of type or typographic characters (as in photocomposition) arranged for printing

: the manner in which something is composed

: general makeup

the changing ethnic composition of the city's population

: the qualitative and quantitative makeup of a chemical compound

the chemical composition of a polymer

: mutual settlement or agreement

The two parties came to a composition.

: a product of mixing or combining various elements or ingredients

a composition of rubber and cork

: an intellectual creation: such as

: a piece of writing

especially : a school exercise in the form of a brief essay

wrote a composition on the role of the police in our society

: a written piece of music especially of considerable size and complexity

Her composition for piano and flute was played at the recital.

: the quality or state of being compound

: the operation of forming a composite function

also : composite function

compositional

ˌkäm-pə-ˈzish-nəl How to pronounce composition (audio)

-ˈzi-shə-nᵊl

adjective

compositionally adverb

Example Sentences

the changing composition of the country's population the composition of a chemical compound The teacher reminded us to hand in our compositions at the end of class.

Recent Examples on the Web Frankfurter adhered to this view even after changes in the Court’s composition through the 1940s and ’50s gave progressives the chance to achieve priorities through constitutional litigation.

Charles S. Dameron, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 In 2021, Rajabian released the orchestral composition Coup of Gods that was engineered by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Battery design and composition improvements are likely coming but are nowhere near ready to replace standard lithium-ion yet.

Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 Commissioned by Resonance Ensemble, Melissa Dunphy’s powerful composition adapts testimonies by Christine Blasey Ford and Anita Hill from Senate confirmation hearings.

Brett Campbell | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Based on the sounds of Germany's traditional traveling folk festival, the accordion polka features an original composition by Google Nest audio UX designer Benjamin Decker.

Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 Jill Biden was on vacation with President Biden and their family at a private residence on Kiawah Island, S.C., during summer break from her job teaching English composition and English fundamentals at Northern Virginia Community College.

Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Disney’s board doesn't have the right composition to remain competitive in streaming.

Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Pigments is described as one long composition filled with various movements that blend jazz, classical, and ambient elements together.

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

composition

noun

com·po·si·tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce composition (audio)

: a short piece of writing done as a school exercise

: the act of writing words or music

: the manner in which the parts of a thing are put together : makeup, constitution

The president discussed the population's changing composition.

Each rock has a slightly different composition.

: a literary, musical, or artistic production

单词	composition
释义	composition noun com·po·si·tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən 1 a : the act or process of composing specifically : arrangement into specific proportion or relation and especially into artistic form the painting's unique composition b(1) : the arrangement of type for printing hand composition (2) : the production of type or typographic characters (as in photocomposition) arranged for printing 2 a : the manner in which something is composed b : general makeup the changing ethnic composition of the city's population c : the qualitative and quantitative makeup of a chemical compound the chemical composition of a polymer 3 : mutual settlement or agreement The two parties came to a composition. 4 : a product of mixing or combining various elements or ingredients a composition of rubber and cork 5 : an intellectual creation: such as a : a piece of writing especially : a school exercise in the form of a brief essay wrote a composition on the role of the police in our society b : a written piece of music especially of considerable size and complexity Her composition for piano and flute was played at the recital. 6 : the quality or state of being compound 7 : the operation of forming a composite function also : composite function compositional ˌkäm-pə-ˈzish-nəl -ˈzi-shə-nᵊl adjective compositionally adverb Synonyms number opus piece work See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the changing composition of the country's population the composition of a chemical compound The teacher reminded us to hand in our compositions at the end of class. Recent Examples on the Web Frankfurter adhered to this view even after changes in the Court’s composition through the 1940s and ’50s gave progressives the chance to achieve priorities through constitutional litigation. Charles S. Dameron, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 In 2021, Rajabian released the orchestral composition Coup of Gods that was engineered by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022 Battery design and composition improvements are likely coming but are nowhere near ready to replace standard lithium-ion yet. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 Commissioned by Resonance Ensemble, Melissa Dunphy’s powerful composition adapts testimonies by Christine Blasey Ford and Anita Hill from Senate confirmation hearings. Brett Campbell \| For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Based on the sounds of Germany's traditional traveling folk festival, the accordion polka features an original composition by Google Nest audio UX designer Benjamin Decker. Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 1 Sep. 2022 Jill Biden was on vacation with President Biden and their family at a private residence on Kiawah Island, S.C., during summer break from her job teaching English composition and English fundamentals at Northern Virginia Community College. Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Disney’s board doesn't have the right composition to remain competitive in streaming. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Pigments is described as one long composition filled with various movements that blend jazz, classical, and ambient elements together. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English composicioun, from Anglo-French composicion, from Latin composition-, compositio, from componere — see compose First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition composition noun com·po·si·tion ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən 1 : a short piece of writing done as a school exercise 2 : the act of writing words or music 3 : the manner in which the parts of a thing are put together : makeup, constitution The president discussed the population's changing composition. Each rock has a slightly different composition. 4 : a literary, musical, or artistic production Legal Definition composition noun com·po·si·tion : an agreement between an insolvent debtor and several creditors whereby partial payment of the debts discharges in full the original obligations compare accord sense 3, compromise composition noun 1 as in piece a literary, musical, or artistic production the compositions of Michelangelo include the dome of St. Peter's, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and his monumental statue of David Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance piece work masterpiece sketch opus number model magnum opus classic outline oeuvre showpiece corpus canon étude pièce de résistance 2 as in paper a short piece of writing done as a school exercise a teacher who is fond of having her class write compositions Synonyms & Similar Words paper essay theme article story 3 as in layout the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged student photographers learn the importance of composition in creating striking images Synonyms & Similar Words layout design format arrangement pattern theme motif configuration form makeup constellation ordonnance getup 4 as in essay a short piece of writing typically expressing a point of view submitted a composition to the local newspaper for its special section marking Martin Luther King Day Synonyms & Similar Words essay article paper theme treatise dissertation thesis editorial study discourse feature column exposition discussion commentary report write-up prolegomenon review causerie tract
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