Added 9 October 2026
composite
/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ adjective
In Latin: compositus Wiktionary
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- Made up of multiple components; compound or complex.
- Being a mixture of Ionic and Corinthian styles.
- Having factors other than itself and one; not prime and not one.
noun
- A mixture of different components.
- A structural material that gains its strength from a combination of complementary materials.
- A plant belonging to the family Asteraceae, syn. Compositae.
verb
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French composite, from Latin compositus, past participle of compōnō (“put together”). Doublet of compost, compote, and kompot.
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