composite in English
- composite⇄adj. 1. made up of various parts; compound.
Ex. The photographer made a composite picture by putting together parts of several others.
2. belonging to the composite family. - composite⇄adv. compositely.
- composite⇄composite, adjective, noun.
- Composite⇄Composite, adjective.
(Architecture.) of or designating a columnar order derived by Roman architects from a combination of the Greek Corinthian and Ionic styles. The typical Composite capital is decorated with the acanthus leaves of the Corinthian - composite⇄noun compositeness.
- composite⇄noun 1. any composite thing.
Ex. English is a composite of many languages.
(SYN) combination, compound, complex.
2. a composite plant.
3. composite number.
4. a strong, lightweight, plasticlike material used for building
composite in Kashmiri कॉशुर
composite in Maithili মৈথিলী
composite in Sindhi سنڌي
composite in Telugu తెలుగు
Composite
Part of Speech
Adjective, Noun
Pronunciation
UK: /ˈkɒm.pə.zɪt/ | US: /ˈkɑːm.pə.zɪt/
Definitions
- (Adjective) Made up of multiple different parts or elements.
- (Adjective) Related to or involving composite materials.
- (Noun) A material or object made from two or more different substances.
- (Noun) A mathematical number that has more than two factors.
Usage Examples
- "The composite material was used to build the aircraft’s body."
- "His opinion was a composite of many different perspectives."
- "15 is a composite number because it has factors other than 1 and itself."
Etymology
From Latin compositus, past participle of componere ("to put together").
Synonyms
- Compound
- Hybrid
- Blended
- Mixed
Antonyms
- Simple
- Uniform
- Pure
Translations
Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
Spanish | Compuesto | /komˈpwe.sto/ |
French | Composite | /kɔ̃.pɔ.zi.tə/ |
German | Komposit | /kɔm.poˈziːt/ |
Hindi | संयुक्त | /saṅyukt/ |
Chinese | 复合 | /fùhé/ |
Japanese | 複合 | /fukugō/ |
Russian | Композитный | /kampazítny/ |
Arabic | مركب | /murakkab/ |
Tamil | மிக்ஸட் | /miksaṭ/ |
Bengali | যৌগিক | /jōgik/ |
Kannada | ಸಂಯೋಜಿತ | /sanyōjita/ |
Marathi | संयुक्त | /saṅyukt/ |
Telugu | మిశ్రమ | /miśrama/ |
Punjabi | ਸੰਯੁਕਤ | /saṅyukat/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, "composite" is pronounced /ˈkɒm.pə.zɪt/, while in American English, it is commonly pronounced /ˈkɑːm.pə.zɪt/.
Historical Usage
The term "composite" has been used in various disciplines, from mathematics (composite numbers) to materials science (composite materials), dating back to early Latin and Old French usage.
Cultural Nuances
In architecture, composite refers to a classical order combining elements of the Ionic and Corinthian styles. In engineering, composite materials play a significant role in modern lightweight structures.
More Information
Composite materials, made from two or more constituent materials, have revolutionized industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. Their strength and lightweight properties make them ideal for various high-performance applications.