word
Composition
Kah-mpuh-ZIH-shuhn
/ˌkɑːmpʌˈzɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
composition
Dictionary meaning
The act of creating written works.
Examples
- We envied the composition of their faculty.
- Harmonious composition is essential in a serious work of art.
Synonyms: authorship
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