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   composition

   /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up: "the social composition of villages" Similar make-upconstitutionconfigurationstructureconstructionconformationformationformframeworkfabricanatomyarrangementorganizationformatlayoutinformal:set-up
   • ▪ the action of putting things together; formation or construction: "the composition of a new government was announced in November"
   • ▪ a thing composed of various elements: "a theory is a composition of interrelated facts"
   • ▪ mental constitution; character: archaic "persons who have a touch of madness in their composition"
   • ▪ a compound artificial substance or material: "composition tiles" Similar mixturecompoundamalgamblendmixadmixture
   • ▪ the successive application of functions to a variable, the value of the first function being the argument of the second, and so on: "composition of functions, when defined, is associative"
   • ▪ the process of finding the resultant of a number of forces: "the composition of forces"
   • 2. a creative work, especially a poem or piece of music: "Chopin's most romantic compositions" Similar work of artworkcreationliterary/musical/artistic workopusoeuvrepiecearrangementpoemnovelplaydramasymphonyconcertooperapaintingdrawingpicture
   • ▪ the action or art of producing a creative work such as a poem or piece of music: "the technical aspects of composition" Similar writingcreationdevisingmaking upthinking upframingformulationproductionfashioningoriginationinventionconcoctioncompilation
   • ▪ an essay, especially one written by a school or college student: "we had a class composition, ‘My Best Friend’" Similar essaypaperarticletextstudypiece of writingtasktheme
   • ▪ the artistic arrangement of the parts of a picture: "none of the other photographs shared this particular composition" Similar arrangementdispositionlayoutdesignorganizationconstructionproportionsharmonybalancesymmetry
   • 3. the preparation of text for printing by setting up characters or by establishing its style and appearance electronically: "an external contractor providing computerized composition and typesetting"
   • 4. a legal agreement to pay a sum in lieu of a larger debt or other obligation: "he had been released by deed on making a composition with the creditors"
   • ▪ a sum paid in lieu of a larger debt: "Royalists redeemed their sequestrated estates by paying compositions"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin compositio(n-), from componere ‘put together’.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › English-languageEnglish language - Grammar, Vocabulary, Syntax | Britannica

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Composition, or compounding, is concerned with free forms. The primary compounds cloverleaf, gentleman, and (less obviously, because of the spelling) already show the collocation of two free forms. They differ from word groups or phrases in stress, juncture, or vowel quality or by a combination of these.

3. internetoflearning.org › blog › what-is-music-compositionWhat is Music Composition? - Internet of Learning

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Music composition is essential as it allows for the creation of new and unique pieces of music, creativity, cultural expression, and emotional connection. It enriches our lives, contributes to cultural heritage, and can have therapeutic benefits.

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5. www.verywellfit.com › what-is-body-composition-3495614Body Composition: What It Is and How to Measure - Verywell Fit

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   Jun 22, 2024 · Body composition is the phrase used by medical professionals and the health community to refer to the percentage of fat, water, bone, muscle, skin, and other lean tissues that make up the body. Knowing your body composition provides more detailed information about your health.

6. www.britannica.com › science › proteinProtein | Definition, Structure, & Classification | Britannica

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   5 days ago · What is a protein? Where does protein synthesis take place? Where is protein stored? What do proteins do?

   • A protein is a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds. Proteins are present...
   • Protein synthesis occurs in the ribosomes of cells. In eukaryotic cells, ribosomes are found as free-floating particles within cells and are also e...
   • Proteins are not stored for later use in animals. When an animal consumes excess proteins, they are converted into fats (glucose or triglycerides)...
   • Proteins are essential for life and are essential for a wide range of cellular activities. Protein enzymes catalyze the vast majority of chemical r...

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › composingComposing - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole.

8. www.britannica.com › science › rock-geologyRock | Definition, Characteristics, Formation, Cycle,...

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Rock, in geology, naturally occurring and coherent aggregate of one or more minerals. Such aggregates constitute the basic unit of which the solid Earth is composed and typically form recognizable and mappable volumes. The three major classes of rock are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock.

9. www.baeldung.com › java-composition-aggregation-associationComposition, Aggregation, and Association in Java | Baeldung

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Composition is a “belongs-to” type of relationship. It means that one of the objects is a logically larger structure, which contains the other object. In other words, it’s part or member of the other object.