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physical composition

physical composition

1 4.1
The parts that make up a person or thing and how they are arranged
  • noun
  • /ˈfɪzɪkəl kəmˈpɒzɪʃən/
translation icon : composición física
  • Her physical composition is ideal for a dancer.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the rock's physical composition to learn more about its origin.

  • The material's physical composition determines its strength and flexibility.

  • Genetic makeup contributes to a person's physical composition and appearance.

  • The physical composition of the Earth includes various layers.

  • The artist studied the physical composition of the human body to create her sculptures.

  • Understanding the physical composition of different materials can help engineers design better products.

  • The athlete's remarkable performance is attributed to her unique physical composition and training regimen.

Synonyms

makeup
vsphysical composition
119 2.8

Parts and qualities that form a person or group

limits meaning to the physical arrangement of parts rather than qualities
composition
vsphysical composition
99 4.1

The parts and amounts that make up something

focuses on physical parts and their structure not abstract features
constitution
vsphysical composition
33 3.9

The way something is made up, for example a person's health or the parts of an object

is focused on the physical arrangement of parts not other qualities

How Complex

composite
27 5.4
physical composition
1 4.1
uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

Surface Forms

physical composition singular
physical compositions plural

Morphology

physical + composition

The meaning 'the physical makeup or structure of something' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'physical' (material, tangible) with 'composition' (the makeup or arrangement). This is a literal, compositional noun phrase following common lexical combination patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Physical composition gives a simple image: composition is how different parts are arranged, and physical means the real, touchable materials. So physical composition means the actual 'makeup' or arrangement of parts that form a person or thing.