Composition

/ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act or process of combining parts or elements to form a whole.

The composition of the committee includes members from various departments.

a written piece of music.

She performed a beautiful composition by Beethoven.

a work of art, especially a painting or sculpture.

The gallery showcased a stunning composition of colors and shapes.

the makeup or arrangement of something, especially in terms of its physical structure.

The composition of the soil in this region is ideal for farming.

a short essay or written work by a student.

The teacher asked for a composition on the topic of summer vacation.

Latin 'compositio', from 'componere' (to put together)

composition book

A type of notebook with blank left pages and lined right pages.

in composition

Referring to the process of creating or structuring something, typically in writing.

musical composition

A piece of music that is written down or performed.

composite

Made up of different parts or elements.

compose

To create or put together.

compositional

Relating to the arrangement or structure of something.

A rough draft or initial version of something.

That paper is just my comp; I need to revise it.

A school essay or paper.

I have a comp due tomorrow, and I haven't started yet.