composite

composite
['kɒmpəzɪt]
adjective
1》 made up of several parts or elements.
    ↘(of a constructional material) made up of recognizable constituents.
2》 (Composite) relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture consisting of elements of the Ionic and Corinthian orders.
3》 usu. 'kɒmpəzʌɪt Botany relating to or denoting plants of the family Compositae, which have composite flower heads consisting of numerous florets and include daisies, dandelions, and chrysanthemums.
4》 Mathematics (of an integer) being the product of two or more factors greater than unity; not prime.
noun
1》 a thing made up of several parts or elements.
    ↘'kɒmpəzʌɪt a motion for debate composed of two or more related resolutions.
2》 usu. 'kɒmpəzʌɪt Botany a plant of the daisy family (Compositae).
verb [usu. as noun compositing] combine (two or more images) to make a single picture, especially electronically.
Derivatives
compositely adverb
compositeness noun
Origin
ME: via Fr. from L. composit-, componere 'put together'.

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