Meaning of the word composite in English
What does composite mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
composite
US /ˈkɑːm.pə.zɪt/
UK /ˈkɒm.pə.zɪt/
Noun
1.
a thing made up of several parts or elements.
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the English legal system is a composite of legislation and judicial precedent
2.
a plant of the daisy family ( Compositae ).
Verb
combine (two or more images) to make a single picture, especially electronically.
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two pieces of footage depicting the halves of the ship were composited to give the impression of the full ship sinking into the water
Adjective
1.
made up of various parts or elements.
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this soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up
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relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture consisting of elements of the Ionic and Corinthian orders.
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