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composition

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

com · po · si · tion ˌkɒm · pə · ˈzɪ · ʃən

English Definition

n. the way in which something is made up

中文释义

组成

Significado en Español

composición

한국어 뜻

구성, 작곡

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự cấu thành, bài luận

Example Sentence

The composition of the soil affects plant growth.

土壤的成分会影响植物生长。

Synonyms

structure makeup arrangement

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “composition”:

A expansion
B dissolution
C separation
D structure

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D — structure. “composition” means n. the way in which something is made up

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The chemist carefully studied the exact ______ of the strange new metal.

A rumor
B holiday
C composition
D weather

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C — composition. “composition” means n. the way in which something is made up

Common questions about “composition”

What does “composition” mean?

composition — n. the way in which something is made up. In Chinese: 组成.

How do you pronounce “composition”?

composition is pronounced /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · po · si · tion.

How do you use “composition” in a sentence?

The composition of the soil affects plant growth. (土壤的成分会影响植物生长。)

What are synonyms for “composition”?

structure, makeup, arrangement — all close in meaning to composition (n. the way in which something is made up).

Is “composition” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. composition appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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composition

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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