composition

Plural: compositions

Noun

• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
  • "harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art"
• the way in which someone or something is composed
• a mixture of ingredients
• a musical work that has been created
  • "the composition is written in four movements"
• musical creation
• the act of creating written works
• art and technique of printing with movable type
• an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
  • "he got an A on his composition"
• something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole
  • "he envied the composition of their faculty"
• The act of putting together; assembly.
• A mixture or compound; the result of composing.
• The proportion of different parts to make a whole.
• The general makeup of a thing or person.
• An agreement or treaty used to settle differences; later especially, an agreement to stop hostilities; a truce.
• A payment of money in order to clear a liability or obligation; a settling or fine.
• A payment of money in order to clear a liability or obligation; a settling or fine.
• A payment of fine in order to settle a (usually minor) criminal charge.
• an agreement or compromise by which a creditor or group of creditors accepts partial payment from a debtor.
• An essay.
• The formation of compound words from separate words.
• A work of music, literature or art.
• Typesetting.
• Applying a function to the result of another.
• The compounding of two velocities or forces into a single equivalent velocity or force.
• Consistency; accord; congruity.
• Synthesis as opposed to analysis.
• The arrangement and flow of elements in a picture.
• Way to combine simple objects or data types into more complex ones.

Synonyms

authorship, composing, constitution, make-up, makeup, musical composition, opus, paper, penning, physical composition, piece, piece of music, report, theme, typography, writing, arrangement, blend, composite, composition, configuration, form, melange, mixture, structure

Related Words

compose, composer, composing, composite, compositing, compositional, compositionism, compositionist, compositor