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com·po·si·tion

composition

 
 
pronunciation:
kam p zI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the way the parts of something are put together.
The scientists studied the composition of rocks from the moon.
synonyms:
structure
similar words:
arrangement, construction, design, fabric, form, order
definition 2: a piece of writing or music that has required thought and imagination to make.
The teacher asked us to write a composition about the Bill of Rights.His musical compositions are beautiful.
synonyms:
piece, work
similar words:
article, essay, novel, paper, song
derivation: compositional (adj.)
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