composite
gb/kəmpˈɑzɪt/ us/kəmpˈɑzɪt/
B2
English
~ 6500
összetett, kompozit, összeállítás, montázs, ötvözet, kompozit anyag, összetett szám, kompozitál, összeilleszt
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a composite [noun]
The bridge uses composite materials to reduce weight and increase strength.
A híd építésénél kompozit anyagokat használnak, hogy csökkentsék a súlyát és növeljék a szilárdságát.
Engineers designed a composite structure made of steel and carbon fiber.
A mérnökök acélból és szénszálból készült kompozit szerkezetet terveztek.
She showed the jury a composite photograph created from several security camera images.
Composite decking is popular because it looks like wood but lasts longer.
The artist produced a composite image that combined elements from dozens of separate photos.
Learner examples
The car has composite body panels to make it lighter.
Az autón kompozit karosszériaelemek vannak, hogy könnyebb legyen.
We installed a composite door that is strong and weather-resistant.
Olyan kompozit ajtót szereltünk be, amely erős és ellenáll az időjárásnak.
The police released a composite picture made from different photos.
This airplane wing is made from composite materials.
The architect chose a composite roof made of several types of material.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "composite" when they only mean "many" or "complex". "Composite" should describe something physically or clearly made from different parts or materials, not just something complicated. For example, "a composite plan" is unusual unless the plan is explicitly built from separate plans.
Meaning
made of different parts combined
Collocations
composite material
|composite image
|composite sketch
|composite structure
|composite door
|composite photograph
Synonyms
combined (General word; does not always imply different types of materials or elements.)
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mixed (More informal; often suggests a less structured blend than "composite".)
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compound (More formal and technical; often used in chemistry and grammar.)
Antonyms
single (Emphasizes that something is made from only one piece or element.)
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pure (Suggests only one substance without other materials mixed in.)
Themes
science
|technology
|art
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Made from different parts or materials that are put together as one thing.
Consisting of two or more different parts, materials, or elements that have been combined into a single whole.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a composite of [things]
The report is a composite of interviews, surveys, and field observations.
A jelentés interjúkból, felmérésekből és terepi megfigyelésekből álló összeállítás.
The final painting is a composite of several earlier sketches.
A végső festmény több korábbi vázlat ötvözete.
Their culture is a composite of traditions from many different regions.
The software generates a composite of the satellite images taken over one week.
The architect presented a composite of the two competing designs.
Learner examples
The film is a composite of real news and fiction.
A film valós hírek és fikció ötvözete.
This photo is a composite of three different pictures.
Ez a fotó három különböző képből összeállított montázs.
The song is a composite of many musical styles.
The menu is a composite of dishes from several countries.
Her face in the drawing is a composite of many women.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "do a composite" instead of "make a composite" or "create a composite". Also, they may confuse the noun and adjective forms, saying "it is very composite" when they mean "it is a composite of many parts".
Meaning
thing made from combined parts
Collocations
a composite of
|form a composite
|complex composite
|visual composite
|digital composite
|create a composite
Synonyms
combination (Very general; does not always imply a single new whole in the same way as "composite".)
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blend (More informal and often used for tastes, styles, or qualities.)
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mixture (Common and informal; can sound less structured than "composite".)
Antonyms
component (A part of a whole, rather than the whole made from many parts.)
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element (Stresses a single part, not the combined result.)
Themes
general
|art
|science
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
A thing that is made from different parts or pieces put together.
Something that is formed by combining several different parts, elements, or features into a single whole.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
kompozit
B2
Usage pattern:
a composite [used for/with] [purpose]
The aircraft fuselage is made primarily from carbon-fiber composites.
A repülőgép törzse nagyrészt szénszálas kompozitokból készül.
Using composites allowed the designers to reduce the weight of the wind turbine blades.
A kompozitok használatával a tervezők csökkenteni tudták a szélturbinák lapátjainak tömegét.
This composite is stronger than steel but much lighter.
Engineers are testing a new composite for use in electric car bodies.
The bridge uses glass-fiber composites to resist corrosion.
Learner examples
The bike frame is made from a light composite.
A kerékpárváz könnyű kompozitból készül.
Many new planes use carbon-fiber composites.
Sok új repülőgépben szénszálas kompozitokat használnak.
This composite is used for boat hulls.
Engineers chose a composite instead of steel.
The company makes strong composites for the car industry.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "composite" is only an adjective and say "a composite material" when an engineer might simply say "a composite". Both are acceptable, but in technical writing the short noun form is very common.
Meaning
engineered material from several substances
Collocations
carbon-fiber composite
|fiber-reinforced composite
|advanced composites
|glass-fiber composite
|composite panel
|composite layup
Synonyms
composite material (More explicit phrase; often preferred in teaching or non-specialist contexts.)
Antonyms
monolithic material (Used in engineering for materials made from a single substance, not layered or combined.)
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metal (In many engineering contexts, plain metals are contrasted with modern composites.)
Themes
science
|technology
|engineering
Definition
A man-made material that is made from two or more different materials joined together to make something stronger or better.
A strong, lightweight material made by combining two or more distinct materials, typically with one material reinforcing another, to produce improved mechanical or physical properties.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
összetett
B1
Usage pattern:
[number] is composite
Since 12 has factors other than 1 and 12, it is a composite number.
Mivel a 12-nek 1-en és 12-n kívül is vannak osztói, összetett szám.
All even numbers greater than 2 are composite.
Minden 2-nél nagyobb páros szám összetett.
The teacher asked the class to circle the composite numbers on the worksheet.
Fifteen is composite because it can be divided by 3 and 5.
They used a sieve method to separate prime numbers from composite ones.
Learner examples
Nine is a composite number.
A kilenc összetett szám.
Twenty-one is composite because 3 × 7 = 21.
A huszonegy összetett, mert 3 × 7 = 21.
Four is the smallest composite number.
If a number has many factors, it is composite.
Prime and composite numbers are taught in school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes mix up "prime" and "composite" or think that 1 is composite. In standard mathematics, 1 is neither prime nor composite.
Meaning
of a number: not prime
Collocations
composite number
|a composite integer
|composite factors
|identify composite numbers
|prime and composite
Synonyms
non-prime (Clear but less common; usually used only in explanations or teaching.)
Antonyms
prime (Standard mathematical opposite: a number with no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.)
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
Definition
Used about a whole number that is not prime because it can be divided exactly by smaller whole numbers, not only by 1 and itself.
Of a whole number greater than one: having factors other than one and itself; not prime.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
[number] is a composite
Six is a composite because it can be divided by 2 and 3.
A hat összetett szám, mert osztható 2-vel és 3-mal.
On the test, you must decide whether each number is a prime or a composite.
A teszten el kell döntened, hogy az egyes számok prímszámok-e vagy összetett számok.
Four is the first composite greater than one.
Most students quickly recognize that 9 is a composite, not a prime.
The worksheet asks you to color all the composites in blue.
Learner examples
Eight is a composite, not a prime.
A nyolc összetett szám, nem prímszám.
Twelve is a composite with many factors.
A tizenkettő összetett szám, sok osztója van.
Students learn about primes and composites in math class.
Every composite has at least three factors.
Write one prime and one composite on the board.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "composite" only as an adjective, e.g. "12 is composite number" without an article. In math explanations, it is more natural to say "12 is a composite" or "12 is a composite number."
Meaning
a number that is not prime
Collocations
prime or composite
|identify the composites
|smallest composite
|even composite
|list the composites
Synonyms
composite number (More explicit; used often when explaining the idea to learners.)
Antonyms
prime number (The opposite category of whole number in basic number theory.)
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
Definition
A whole number greater than 1 that can be divided exactly by smaller whole numbers, not only by 1 and itself.
A whole number greater than one that has positive divisors other than one and itself; a non-prime number.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
6
kompozitál
C1
összeilleszt
B1
Usage pattern:
to composite [image/element] into/over [background]
The visual effects team will composite the actors onto a digital background.
A vizuális effektekért felelős csapat digitális háttérre kompozitálja a színészeket.
She spent hours compositing the different layers to get the lighting right.
Órákat töltött a különböző rétegek kompozitálásával, hogy a megvilágítás megfelelő legyen.
They composited the explosion into the scene during post-production.
The artist composited real footage with 3D models to create the fantasy world.
We need to composite the logo over the final frame at 50% opacity.
Learner examples
The editor will composite the actor on a new background.
A vágó új háttérre kompozitálja a színészt.
He learned how to composite many images into one picture.
Megtanulta, hogyan lehet sok képet egyetlen képpé kompozitálni.
They composited the monster into the city scene.
She composited text and photos for the video.
The studio composited the green-screen shot with a new sky.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "composite" the verb with "compose" and say "composite music" or "composite a song". For music, the correct verb is "compose"; "composite" is mainly used for images and video.
Meaning
combine images into one
Collocations
composite the layers
|composite the shot
|composite elements together
|digitally composite
|composite over a background
|composite in post-production
Synonyms
merge (More general; does not always suggest careful visual layering like "composite" does in film or design.)
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layer (Focuses on placing images on top of each other, not always on the final combination.)
Antonyms
separate (To split combined visual elements back into individual parts.)
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isolate (To keep a visual element alone instead of combining it with others.)
Themes
technology
|art
|media
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To put two or more pictures or video parts together to make one final image or video.
To combine two or more separate visual elements, such as images or video layers, into a single final image or sequence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
composite
IPA
GB/kəmpˈɑzɪt/
US/kəmpˈɑzɪt/
Syllables & stress
com - pos - ite (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pos)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: composite
Noun
- Base: composite
- Plural: composites
Verb
- Base: composite
- 3rd Person Singular: composites
- Present Participle: compositing
- Past: composited
Word family
Forms
composites
noun
compositing
verb
composited
verb
Core family
compose
verb B1
composition
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
decompose
verb B2
decomposition
noun B2
Advanced or less common
compositional
adjective
Expressions
composite image
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
picture made from several images
A picture that is made by putting two or more different pictures together into one.
Examples
- The magazine cover used a composite image of three different models.
- Scientists released a composite image of the galaxy built from many telescope photos.
- The artist created a composite image that mixes real and computer-made elements.
composite index
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt ˈɪndɛks/
fixed phrase
technical
combined economic or market indicator
A number that shows the total result of many different things together, like a group of company shares or economic measures.
Examples
- The composite index rose by two percent in early trading.
- Investors watch the composite index to see the overall market trend.
- The new composite index combines data from housing, jobs, and wages.
composite material
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt mətˈɪɹiəl/
fixed phrase
technical
engineered material from mixed substances
A man-made material that is made from two or more different materials joined together to be stronger, lighter, or better in some way.
Examples
- The airplane wings are made from composite material to save weight.
- Using composite material, the company built a bridge that resists rust.
- Carbon-fiber composite material is common in high-end sports equipment.
composite number
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt nˈʌmbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
whole number that is not prime
A whole number greater than 1 that can be divided exactly by smaller whole numbers, not only by 1 and itself.
Examples
- Twelve is a composite number because it has several factors.
- Students must decide if each number is prime or a composite number.
- In this exercise, circle all the composite numbers in red.
composite resin
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt ɹˈɛzɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
tooth-colored dental filling material
A tooth-colored material that dentists use to fill holes in teeth.
Examples
- The dentist suggested a composite resin filling for the cavity.
- Composite resin is popular because it can match the color of the tooth.
- She had an old metal filling replaced with composite resin.
composite score
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt skˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
overall score from several parts
A total score that is made by adding or combining scores from different parts of a test or from different measures.
Examples
- Your composite score on the exam is 82.
- The university looks mainly at the composite score rather than the individual sections.
- Her composite score improved after she retook the language test.
composite sketch
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt skˈɛt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
police drawing made from witnesses’ details
A drawing of a person’s face that is made by the police using information from one or more people who saw the person.
Examples
- The police released a composite sketch of the suspect.
- Detectives used eyewitness accounts to create a composite sketch.
- After the robbery, officers worked with a witness to draw a composite sketch.
composite video
1/kəmpˈɑzɪt vˈɪdioʊ/
fixed phrase
technical
analog video with combined signal
An older type of video signal where picture information is sent together through one cable instead of in separate parts.
Examples
- The old game console connects to the TV using composite video cables.
- Image quality over composite video is lower than with HDMI.
- Some modern TVs still include a composite video input for older devices.