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composite

composite

27 5.4
Something made of different parts joined into one
  • noun
  • /kəmˈpɒzɪt/
translation icon : composición
  • The art installation is a composite of different mediums, including sculpture, painting, and video.
  • composite score
  • composite measure
  • composite index

And they are just a real composite of the things that really tickle you.

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Examples

  • The film is a composite of true stories that highlight the struggles of immigrants in the city.

  • Neil is a fictional teacher, and his statement is a composite of sentiments expressed by frustrated teachers.

    Academic text (2015)
  • So now I do consider the composite of the two systems.

  • The book's really a composite of the two of you.

  • Thoughts, feelings, and actions. It's the composite of all three.

  • This story is a composite of multiple workplace examples.

  • People are a composite of a small handful of emotions they live with every day.

  • It's a composite of the artistic personalities of a group.

  • She submitted a composite of her research findings, illustrating the key themes across various studies.

Synonyms

whole
vscomposite
484 1.0

All of something seen as one unit

focuses on being made from different or related parts rather than unity
structure
vscomposite
343 3.7

A thing made from parts, like a bridge or reef

emphasizes variety of parts combining to form one whole
complex
vscomposite
209 4.2

A group of connected buildings used together

is the general idea of different parts making a unified whole
a mix of
vscomposite
58 1.8

Different things put together form one thing

means parts are joined into a coherent whole, not just mixed
blend of
vscomposite
40 2.8

A mix of different things like styles or flavors

refers to arranged different parts forming a structured whole
conglomeration
vscomposite
7 7.4

A group of different things gathered in one place

is an organized whole with related parts, not an unstructured pile
subassembly
vscomposite
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A part made separately and later added to a larger product

is the finished assembled whole rather than a preparatory component
sub-assembly
vscomposite
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A group of parts put together to fit into a larger product

is a complete assembled whole rather than a partial unit
multisection
vscomposite
6.2

An object made of several separate parts, like a roof with sections that open

is made of different or related parts forming a single whole

Compounds

composite material
  • Specialized
2 4.4

A strong, light substance made by joining two different materials

composite number
  • Specialized
6.3

A whole number greater than one that can be divided evenly by a number other than one and itself

composite plant
  • Specialized
6.1

A plant like a daisy or sunflower that has many small flowers grouped to look like one

A secondary school that accepts children of all abilities without exam selection

Composite order
  • Specialized
9.9

An ancient Roman column style combining Ionic scrolls and Corinthian leaves

How Complex

system
2.7
composite
27 5.4
assembly
  • Specialized
112 3.9
part
1.0

Surface Forms

composite singular
composites plural

Morphology

composite = compose (transparent) = compos + ite

The meaning of being made up of parts is a direct derivation from 'compose'.

Etymology

Composite as a noun comes from the Latin roots com- 'together' and ponere 'to put', like in compose. So a composite is a whole made by 'putting together' several parts.