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Definition composition in British English

composition noun

noun
/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the way that something is formed from separate parts or people

Example

Households differ widely in their size and composition.

Example

the chemical composition of stars

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2

something such as a piece of music, a piece of writing, or a painting

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Definition composition in British English