Composite
/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsMade or constructed out of several different parts or elements.
/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/
Made up of several parts or elements.
The composite structure of the bridge allowed it to withstand the heavy loads.
💡 Simply: Imagine a LEGO creation, where you put different bricks together to make something new. A composite thing is like that – it's built from different parts!
👶 For kids: Made of different parts put together.
More Examples
The composite photograph showed the suspect's face.
How It's Used
"Composite materials are used in the construction of aircraft because of their strength and lightness."
"The artist created a composite image by combining several photographs."
A thing made up of several different parts or elements.
/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/
Something composed of different parts or elements.
The artist used a composite of several images to create the final piece.
💡 Simply: Think of a salad! It’s a composite – a mix of different ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, making up the whole salad.
👶 For kids: Something made of different parts put together.
More Examples
The new building is constructed of many composites, including glass and steel.
How It's Used
"Carbon fiber is a common composite material used in aerospace applications."
"The index is a composite of several different stock prices."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Latin *compositus*, past participle of *componere* 'to put together', from *com-* 'together' + *ponere* 'to put'.
Historically used in architecture to describe columns, the word broadened to describe anything made up of different parts.
Memory tip
Think of a COMPOSITION made of different pieces.
Word Origin
"put together"