composition
noun
- the act of composing, or putting together a whole by combining parts; specif.,
- the putting together of words, esp. in a correct and effective way; art of writing
- the creation of musical works
- the makeup of a thing or person; aggregate of ingredients or qualities and manner of their combination; constitution
- that which is composed; specif.,
- a mixture of several parts or ingredients
- a musical work: Mozart's compositions for string quartet
- an exercise in writing done as schoolwork
- an arrangement of the parts of a work of art so as to form a unified, harmonious whole
- an agreement, or settlement, often by compromise, as by the creditors of a potential bankrupt
- the state or quality of being composite
- Linguis. the device or process of forming compounds from two or more base morphemes
- Printing the work or skill of setting matter for printing
See composition in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kŏmˌpə-zĭshˈən)
nouna. The combining of distinct parts or elements to form a whole.
b. The manner in which such parts are combined or related.
c. General makeup: the changing composition of the electorate.
d. The result or product of composing; a mixture or compound.
- Arrangement of artistic parts so as to form a unified whole.
a. The art or act of composing a musical or literary work.
b. A work of music, literature, or art, or its structure or organization.
- A short essay, especially one written as an academic exercise.
- Law A settlement whereby the creditors of a debtor about to enter bankruptcy agree, in return for some financial consideration, usually proffered immediately, to the discharge of their respective claims on receipt of payment which is in a lesser amount than that actually owed on the claim.
- Linguistics The formation of compounds from separate words.
- Printing Typesetting.
Related Forms:
- comˌpo·siˈtion·al adjective
- comˌpo·siˈtion·al·ly adverb
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