Definition of composition

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Composition (n.) The act of writing for practice in a language, as English, Latin, German, etc..

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Requiem :: Requiem (n.) Any grand musical composition, performed in honor of a deceased person..
Porphyrize :: Porphyrize (v. t.) To cause to resemble porphyry; to make spotted in composition, like porphyry..
Metalline :: Metalline (n.) A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-colored metal, used in the bearings of machines for obviating friction, and as a substitute for lubricants..
Prose :: Prose (n.) The ordinary language of men in speaking or writing; language not cast in poetical measure or rhythm; -- contradistinguished from verse, or metrical composition..
Distillable :: Distillable (a.) Capable of being distilled; especially, capable of being distilled without chemical change or decomposition; as, alcohol is distillable; olive oil is not distillable..
Harmonist :: Harmonist (n.) One who understands the principles of harmony or is skillful in applying them in composition; a musical composer.
Uvic :: Uvic (a.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, grapes; specifically, designating an organic acid, C7H8O3 (also called pyrotritartaric acid), obtained as a white crystalline substance by the decomposition of tartaric and pyrotartaric acids..
Diffraction :: Diffraction (n.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars..
Crystal :: Crystal (n.) A species of glass, more perfect in its composition and manufacture than common glass, and often cut into ornamental forms. See Flint glass..
Eurythmy :: Eurythmy (n.) Just or harmonious proportion or movement, as in the composition of a poem, an edifice, a painting, or a statue..
Lambdacism :: Lambdacism (n.) A fault in speaking or in composition, which consists in too frequent use of the letter l, or in doubling it erroneously..
Haired :: Haired (a.) In composition: Having (such) hair; as, red-haired..
Quercitin :: Quercitin (n.) A yellow crystalline substance, occurring quite widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, as is apple-tree bark, horse-chestnut leaves, etc., but originally obtained by the decomposition of quercitrin. Called also meletin..
Vermeil :: Vermeil (n.) A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.
Sided :: Sided (a.) Having (such or so many) sides; -- used in composition; as, one-sided; many-sided..
Synthesis :: Synthesis (n.) Composition, or the putting of two or more things together, as in compounding medicines..
Incompatible :: Incompatible (a.) Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines..
Prick :: Prick (n.) To mark the outline of by puncturing; to trace or form by pricking; to mark by punctured dots; as, to prick a pattern for embroidery; to prick the notes of a musical composition..
Monger :: Monger (n.) A trader; a dealer; -- now used chiefly in composition; as, fishmonger, ironmonger, newsmonger..
Opus :: Opus (n.) A work; specif. (Mus.), a musical composition..
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