composite

Meanings

• noun

  A structure composed of two or more parts united by some common substance or agent; a compound.

  - "The composite material used in the construction of the bridge was a combination of steel and concrete."
  - "The arrowhead was made of a composite material, which made it very strong and light."

• noun

  A musical term for a piece in which several independent melodies are combined.

  - "The composer wrote a complex composite piece for orchestra and choir."
  - "The vocalist sang a beautiful solo in the composite work."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /kəmˈpɑzɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

prime number

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with composite
comatose , compost , oppose

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Variants

List of all variants of composite that leads to same result
composite , compositely , composite function , composites , composited , compositing , composite functions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'componere', meaning 'to put together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'composite' is often used in the field of materials science to describe materials made up of two or more distinct phases.

2. In the field of mathematics, a composite number is a number that can be written as the product of two smaller numbers.

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Related Concepts

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1. compound: A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements or compounds.

2. complex: Consisting of many interrelated parts.

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Culture

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In literature, composite characters often represent complex and multifaceted individuals. In art, composite images can be used to symbolize unity or harmony.

How to Memorize "composite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a puzzle made up of several smaller pieces that fit together to form a larger picture. This is what the word 'composite' means.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a photo collage, where several smaller images are combined to create a larger, more complex image. This is also an example of a composite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'composite' as 'combine together'.

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