compositional
UK: ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənl | US: ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənl
adj. relating to the arrangement or creation of parts to form a whole
adj. (music) pertaining to the structure or style of a musical composition
adj. (linguistics) involving the combination of meaningful elements in language
The word "compositional" derives from the Latin componere (com- "together" + ponere "to place"), which evolved into the Old French composicion and later Middle English composicioun. The suffix -al was added in English to form the adjective, reflecting a focus on the process or quality of composing. The morphemes logically trace the idea of "putting parts together" into a structured whole, applicable across arts, language, and sciences.
The compositional balance of the painting draws attention to its central figure.
Her compositional style in music blends classical and modern elements.
Linguists study the compositional rules of sentence formation.
The report lacks a clear compositional framework.
His approach to photography is highly compositional, emphasizing geometric patterns.