composition
UK: ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən | US: ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən
n. the act or process of combining parts to form a whole
n. a written, musical, or artistic work
n. the arrangement of elements within a creative work
The word "composition" traces back to Latin compositio, derived from componere (to put together). The morpheme com- (together) merges with pos- (from ponere, meaning "to put"), reflecting the idea of assembling parts into a unified whole. The suffix -ition nominalizes the action, turning the verb into a noun. Over time, the term expanded from physical assembly (e.g., ingredients) to abstract creations (e.g., music, writing), retaining its core logic of structured combination.
The composition of this painting balances light and shadow perfectly.
She submitted a musical composition for the school orchestra.
Scientists analyzed the chemical composition of the soil.
His essay revealed a flawless composition of ideas.
The team discussed the composition of the new committee.