Inglês

composition

gb/kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən/ us/kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
A2 Inglês
~ 2900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome B1 entity
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Arrangement of parts into a whole

The way different parts are put together to make something.

Padrão de uso: the composition of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'composition' with 'compound' in chemistry. 'Composition' describes what something is made of, while 'compound' is a specific substance formed from elements.
Sinónimos
structure (Focuses more on the organization and framework of parts rather than the act of arranging them.) | makeup (More informal; often refers to the elements that form something.)
Antónimos
disorganization (Refers to a lack of arrangement or order in parts.)
Colocações
chemical composition |musical composition |team composition |composition of the committee |composition of the painting
Temas
art |science |language |arts_entertainment |education |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The chemical composition of water is hydrogen and oxygen.
  • The composition of the team has changed since last season.
  • She studied the composition of the painting carefully.
  • The committee discussed the composition of its membership.
  • The rock's mineral composition makes it valuable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The composition of air includes oxygen and nitrogen.
  • The teacher talked about the composition of our group.
  • The composition of the cake is flour, sugar, and eggs.
  • We learned about the composition of plants.
  • This book explains the composition of the Earth.
Nome A2 entity
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Written work, especially as an exercise

A short piece of writing, often done for school.

Padrão de uso: write a composition on [topic]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'composition' with 'composing' in music. In an academic context, it usually means a written text, not music.
Sinónimos
essay (Typically longer and more formal than a school composition.) | paper (Often used for academic writing; may be longer and more research-based.)
Colocações
school composition |English composition |write a composition |composition assignment
Temas
education |language |communication |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Our homework is to write a composition about our summer holiday.
  • She won a prize for her English composition.
  • The teacher corrected my composition carefully.
  • His first published composition was a short story.
  • I have to hand in my history composition tomorrow.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I wrote a composition about my family.
  • Our class wrote a composition on animals.
  • He read his composition to the class.
  • The teacher liked my composition.
  • I need to finish my English composition.
Nome B1 entity
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An original piece of music

A piece of music that someone has made.

Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'composition' with 'song'. A song specifically has lyrics, while a musical composition may be instrumental.
Sinónimos
piece (General term for any single work of music; not necessarily original.) | score (Refers to the written musical notation for a composition.)
Colocações
classical composition |piano composition |original composition
Temas
music |art |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Mozart's compositions are still performed around the world.
  • She played her own piano compositions at the concert.
  • This symphony is one of Beethoven's greatest compositions.
  • The album features several new compositions by the artist.
  • He studied musical composition at university.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I like this piano composition.
  • She wrote a new music composition.
  • The band played their own compositions.
  • He studied music composition in school.
  • This is my first music composition.
Nome formal B2 action
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Process of creating something artistic or organized

The act of making something, like music, writing, or art, from different parts or ideas.

Sinónimos
creation (General term for bringing something into existence; not limited to artistic contexts.) | crafting (Emphasizes skill and care in making something.)
Colocações
artistic composition |poetic composition
Temas
art |language |arts_entertainment |education |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Her talent for poetic composition was recognized early.
  • Musical composition requires both creativity and technical skill.
  • The course covers the basics of film composition.
  • He devoted his life to artistic composition.
  • Composition in photography involves arranging elements in the frame.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I enjoy the composition of poems.
  • Music composition is hard work.
  • Composition in art takes time.
  • He likes the composition of songs.
  • Composition needs ideas and skill.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
composition
IPA
GB/kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
US/kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
com - pos - i - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: composition
  • Plural: composition, compositions
Família de palavras
Forms
compositions noun
Core family
compose verb B1 composer noun B2
Related words
composed adjective composite adjective B2 component noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
decompose verb B2 decomposition noun B2
Advanced or less common
compositional adjective composure noun B2
Expressões

composition of matter

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/kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən əv mˈætɚ/
fixed phrase technical

Makeup and structure of a substance

What something is made from and how it is put together physically.

Exemplos
  • The patent describes the unique composition of matter for this chemical compound.
  • Scientists study the composition of matter to understand its properties.

in composition with

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/ˈɪn kˌɑmpoʊzˈɪʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase formal

Working together to create something

Working with someone or something to make something new.

Exemplos
  • The artist worked in composition with the choreographer to produce the show.
  • In composition with other scientists, she developed a new theory.

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