[ 'kɒmpəzɪt ]
■ adjective
1》 made up of several parts or elements.
↘(of a constructional material) made up of recognizable constituents.
2》 ( Composite ) relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture consisting of elements of the Ionic and Corinthian orders.
3》 usu. 'kɒmpəzʌɪt Botany relating to or denoting plants of the family Compositae, which have ~ flower heads consisting of numerous florets and include daisies, dandelions, and chrysanthemums.
4》 Mathematics (of an integer) being the product of two or more factors greater than unity; not prime.
■ noun
1》 a thing made up of several parts or elements.
↘ 'kɒmpəzʌɪt a motion for debate composed of two or more related resolutions.
2》 usu. 'kɒmpəzʌɪt Botany a plant of the daisy family (Compositae).
■ verb [usu. as noun compositing ] combine (two or more images) to make a single picture, especially electronically.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: via Fr. from L. composit- , componere 'put together'.