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US/ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
the parts or people that something is made of; also a piece of music or writing
In context
The study looked at the chemical composition of street dust in Hanoi.
The composition of the team changed after three people left.
She played one of her own compositions on the piano.
Words that go with composition
adjective + noun
- chemical compositionScientists studied the chemical composition of the rock.
- musical compositionHe studied musical composition in Paris.
- ethnic compositionThe ethnic composition of the region is complex.
noun + preposition
- composition ofThe composition of the class is very diverse.
noun + noun
- body compositionThe gym measures your body composition.