Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Composition”
What something is made of and how those parts fit together. Or, a piece of music, art, or writing that someone created.
Word Family of Composition
What is the noun of composition? — composition
What is the verb of composition? — compose
What is the adjective of composition? — composed
What is the adverb of composition? — composedly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The composition of the soil affects the types of plants that can grow. B2
- Her musical composition won an international award. B2
- The composition of the team includes experienced and new members. B2
Word Form Patterns for Composition
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: composition → composedly.
Origin and Word Formation of Composition
From Latin 'compositio' (putting together). 'Com-' (together) + 'pausis' (placing). Entered English in 13th century.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Composition
Wrong: The compositions of the team is very diverse.
Correct: The composition of the team is very diverse.
'Composition' is singular when referring to the makeup of one thing; 'composition' + singular verb 'is'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Composition
What are the word forms of “composition”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “composition”?
“composition” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “composition” come from?
From Latin 'compositio' (putting together). 'Com-' (together) + 'pausis' (placing). Entered English in 13th century.