composite
UK: ˈkɒmpəzɪt | US: kəmˈpɑːzɪt
adj. made up of various parts or elements
n. something composed of heterogeneous parts
vt. to combine or mix to form a whole
composite = com<together> + pos<put> + ite<adjective suffix>
- com: From Latin com-, meaning "together" or "with."
- pos: From Latin ponere, meaning "to put" or "to place."
- ite: A suffix used to form adjectives, often indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word composite originates from Latin compositus, the past participle of componere ("to put together"). The morpheme com- emphasizes unity, while -pos- reflects the action of arranging or assembling. Over time, composite evolved in English to describe anything formed by combining distinct elements, retaining its core idea of synthesis.
The artist created a composite image by blending several photographs.
This material is a composite of plastic and fiberglass.
The report presents a composite view of public opinion.
Engineers designed a lightweight composite for aerospace use.
The team composited data from multiple sources for analysis.