composition
Composition is the way different parts are put together to make a whole thing, like a painting, a song, or a story. It describes how elements are arranged to look or sound good together.
Examples
3 of 5I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.
I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.
The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.
The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.
Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!
Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'COM' (together) and 'POSITION' (place). It is the way things are 'placed together'.
Quick Quiz
The photographer adjusted the camera to get a better ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: composition
Examples
I like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.
everydayI like the composition of this photo because the tree is in the perfect spot.
The artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.
formalThe artist carefully considered the composition of the elements on the canvas.
Check out the composition of this cool drawing I made!
informalCheck out the composition of this cool drawing I made!
The professor analyzed the chemical composition of the rock sample.
academicThe professor analyzed the chemical composition of the rock sample.
We need to change the composition of the committee to include more experts.
businessWe need to change the composition of the committee to include more experts.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
the composition of matter
the composition of matter
in composition with
in composition with
a short composition
a short composition
Often Confused With
A component is a single part, while composition is the way all parts are put together.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about how a piece of art is organized or what something is made of.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'composition' only for school essays, but it is very common in photography and science too.
Memory Tip
Think of 'COM' (together) and 'POSITION' (place). It is the way things are 'placed together'.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'compositio', meaning a putting together or an arrangement.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking schools, a 'composition' is a common term for a short essay or writing assignment.
Quick Quiz
The photographer adjusted the camera to get a better ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: composition
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