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composition — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arrangement noun The way something is organized, positioned, or laid out.
  • composition noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
  • lineup noun A group of suspects presented together so a witness can try to identify one of them.

Senses

composition is used for these senses in English:

  • arrangement A collection of things that have been arranged.
  • composition A work of music, literature or art. [from 17th c.]
  • lineup (sports) Collectively, the members of a team.
  • typesetting (typography) The setting of written material into type.

arrangement — full definition

  1. noun The way something is organized, positioned, or laid out.
  2. noun An agreement or plan made between people.
  3. noun A version of a piece of music adapted for particular instruments or a different style.

composition — full definition

  1. noun The way in which the different parts of something are arranged or combined.
  2. noun A piece of music, writing, or art that has been created.
  3. noun The arrangement of visual elements within a picture or photograph.
  4. noun A short piece of writing, especially one written as a school exercise.

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