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com·po·si·tion

composition

 
 
pronunciation:
kam p zI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of composing.
synonyms:
composing
similar words:
constitution, creation, making, oeuvre, origination
definition 2: the relation among the parts of something; order or structure.
synonyms:
architecture, configuration, conformation, makeup, structure, texture
similar words:
architectonics, arrangement, construction, design, fabric, form, formation, framework, lay, layout, order
definition 3: a specific written or musical work.
synonyms:
piece, theme, work
similar words:
article, essay, manuscript, masterpiece, masterwork, melody, music, novel, opus, paper, sketch, song, work of art
definition 4: the art or craft of producing such works.
He is studying composition.
synonyms:
music, writing
similar words:
art
definition 5: a substance or material that is made from a combination of other substances or materials.
synonyms:
amalgam, composite, compost, compound
similar words:
blend, combination, concoction, intermixture, mixture, synthesis
definition 6: in printing, the setting of type.
synonyms:
typesetting
definition 7: a short piece written as a school assignment.
similar words:
essay, paper, sketch, work
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derivation: compositional (adj.)
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