composition
US /ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌkɑːm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
1.
composition, constitution
the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up
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The composition of the soil affects plant growth.
La composition du sol affecte la croissance des plantes.
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The chemical composition of the new material is still being analyzed.
La composition chimique du nouveau matériau est toujours en cours d'analyse.
2.
composition, œuvre
a piece of writing, music, or art
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She played a beautiful piano composition.
Elle a joué une belle composition pour piano.
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His latest literary composition received critical acclaim.
Sa dernière composition littéraire a reçu un accueil critique élogieux.
3.
composition, écriture
the act of writing something, especially a piece of music or literature
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The composition of the symphony took several years.
La composition de la symphonie a pris plusieurs années.
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He is currently engaged in the composition of a new novel.
Il est actuellement engagé dans la composition d'un nouveau roman.