composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /

NOUN

structure, arrangement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

architecture balance beauty configuration content design distribution formation harmony layout rhythm style

STRONG

agreement combination concord consonance constitution form makeup proportion relation spacing symmetry weave

WEAK

placing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disproportion imbalance

STRONG

disagreement discord unevenness

NOUN

written or musical creation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement concerto drama melody music piece poetry setup symphony theme tune writing

STRONG

article cantata chart dissertation essay exercise exposition fiction getup manuscript novel number opus paper play rhapsody romance score song stanza study thesis verse work

WEAK

literary work short story

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

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Previous studies have found correlations between conditions such as autism and differences in gut microbiome composition.

From Science Daily

Despite this built-in vulnerability, the plastic's overall chemical composition remains unchanged.

From Science Daily

She’s more interested in tone than in color, but she has a notable sense of sturdy composition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inspired choices in composition heighten the sense of drama.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unlike Hubble, NIRCam can capture detailed color information that helps scientists determine the size and composition of dust grains, including whether they contain water or ice.

From Science Daily

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