composition

noun
UK: /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/

  1. The way in which something is put together or arranged.

    1. The painting has a simple composition.
    2. The artist carefully considered the composition of the still life.

  2. A piece of writing, especially one done by a student.

    1. The teacher asked us to write a composition.
    2. Her English composition was well-written and showed great understanding.

  3. A piece of music.

    1. He played his own composition on the piano.
    2. The symphony included a beautiful composition for the string section.

  4. The parts that something is made of; the ingredients or elements.

    1. The chemical composition of the soil affects plant growth.
    2. Scientists analyzed the composition of the rock sample to determine its age.

Synonyms

structure arrangement essay creation formation content

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "composition" in English means: The way in which something is put together or arranged., A piece of writing, especially one done by a student., A piece of music., The parts that something is made of; the ingredients or elements..

The phonetic transcription of "composition" is /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "composition": structure, arrangement, essay, creation, formation, content.

Example usage of "composition": "The painting has a simple composition.". More examples on the page.