Meaning & Definition of Composition in English
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Composition
/kɑmpəzɪʃən/
noun
1. The spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
- "Harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art"
synonym:
- composition,
- composing
2. The way in which someone or something is composed
synonym:
- constitution,
- composition,
- physical composition,
- makeup,
- make-up
3. A mixture of ingredients
synonym:
- composition
4. A musical work that has been created
- "The composition is written in four movements"
synonym:
- musical composition,
- opus,
- composition,
- piece,
- piece of music
5. Musical creation
synonym:
- composing,
- composition
6. The act of creating written works
- "Writing was a form of therapy for him"
- "It was a matter of disputed authorship"
synonym:
- writing,
- authorship,
- composition,
- penning
7. Art and technique of printing with movable type
synonym:
- typography,
- composition
8. An essay (especially one written as an assignment)
- "He got an a on his composition"
synonym:
- composition,
- paper,
- report,
- theme
9. Something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole
- "He envied the composition of their faculty"
synonym:
- composition
Examples of using
Frederick Chopin created his first musical composition when he was seven.
Since we've gotten talking about Shakespeare... have you already read his composition?
There are no mistakes in your composition.