composition Meaning & Definition
/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
What Does Composition Mean?
Composition is used as a noun meaning The act of putting together; assembly. It can also mean A mixture or compound; the result of composing.
Composition: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | piece, report and opus |
| Plural | compositions |
Composition Definition (Noun)
- The act of putting together; assembly.
- A mixture or compound; the result of composing.
- The proportion of different parts to make a whole.
- The general makeup of a thing or person.
- A puzzle created by the composer using chess pieces on a chessboard, which presents the solver with a particular task.
- An agreement or treaty used to settle differences; later especially, an agreement to stop hostilities; a truce.
- A payment of money in order to clear a liability or obligation; a settling or fine. A payment of fine in order to settle a (usually minor) criminal charge.
- A payment of fine in order to settle a (usually minor) criminal charge.
- an agreement or compromise by which a creditor or group of creditors accepts partial payment from a debtor.
- An essay.
- The formation of compound words from separate words.
- A work of music, literature or art.
- Typesetting.
- Applying a function to the result of another.
- The compounding of two velocities or forces into a single equivalent velocity or force.
- Consistency; accord; congruity.
- Synthesis as opposed to analysis.
- The arrangement and flow of elements in a picture.
- Way to combine simple objects or data types into more complex ones.
- The characters, roles, weapons, etc. being used by a team.
team composition
Noun
- A payment of money in order to clear a liability or obligation; a settling or fine.
Synonyms of Composition
piecereportopusthemepapercomposingwritingauthorshiptypographymakeupmusical compositionconstitutionpenningpiece of musicconfigurationcompositeblendmelange
Composition synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Composition
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Composition in a Sentence
team composition
weapon composition
Word Forms & Grammar
composition (countable and uncountable, plural compositions)
Words That Rhyme With Composition
Origin of Composition
From Middle English composicioun, borrowed from Old French composicion, from Latin compositiō, compositiōnem.
How to Pronounce Composition
The standard pronunciation of composition is //ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Composition
What part of speech is composition?
Composition is a noun.
What is another word for composition?
Close synonyms of composition are piece, report and opus. See the full list of composition synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of composition?
The plural of composition is compositions.