Meaning of the word composition in English

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composition

US /ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
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Noun

1.

the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up

Example:
The composition of the soil affects plant growth.
The chemical composition of the new material is still being analyzed.
2.

a piece of writing, music, or art

Example:
She played a beautiful piano composition.
His latest literary composition received critical acclaim.
3.

the act of writing something, especially a piece of music or literature

Example:
The composition of the symphony took several years.
He is currently engaged in the composition of a new novel.
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