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Synonyms & Similar Words
arrangement
structure
organization
makeup
constitution
formation
layout
design
pattern
configuration
construction
architecture
compilation
assemblage
amalgam
mixture
blend
combination
compound
synthesis
amalgamation
integration
unification
coordination
arrangement
layout
ordering
disposition
placement
positioning
grouping
classification
categorization
assortment
collection
anthology
portfolio
medley
miscellany
patchwork
mosaic
collage
montage
Meaning of Composition
The primary meaning of the word "composition" refers to the nature of something's constituent parts or the way in which they are arranged.
Definitions
- The nature of something's constituent parts or the way in which they are arranged
- A work of music, literature, or art, especially one that is created according to a particular style or technique
- The act of putting together or combining parts to form a whole
Etymology of Composition
The word "composition" originates from the Latin words "componere," meaning "to put together," and the suffix "-tion," which forms a noun indicating a process or result
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including music, literature, and art, to describe the process of creating a work or the resulting work itself
Example Uses
- The composition of the soil was ideal for growing crops
- The artist's use of color and light added depth to the composition of the painting
- The composition of the team was changed after the new manager took over
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
decomposition
disintegration
breakdown
separation
division
dismantling
dispersal
fragmentation
splintering
shattering
crumbling
collapse
deconstruction
disassembly
unraveling
disorganization
chaos
disorder
mess
jumble
confusion
turmoil