composite

  • 11composite — [adj] combined, mixed blended, complex, compound, conglomerate, melded, synthesized; concept 490 Ant. homogeneous, simple, unblended, uncombined, uniform, unmixed composite [n] combination, mixture amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combo, commixture …

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  • 12composite — ► ADJECTIVE 1) made up of various parts or elements. 2) (Composite) relating to a classical order of architecture consisting of elements of the Ionic and Corinthian orders. 3) (of a plant) having flower heads consisting of numerous florets, such… …

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  • 13composite — [kəm päz′it] adj. [L compositus, pp. of componere, to put together < com , together + ponere, to place: see POSITION] 1. formed of distinct parts; compound 2. [C ] designating or of a classical Roman order of architecture, in which the scroll… …

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  • 14Composite — Com*pos ite (?; 277), n. That which is made up of parts or compounded of several elements; composition; combination; compound. [R.] [1913 Webster] …

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  • 15Composite —   [ kɔmpəzɪt, englisch], Verbundwerkstoffe …

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  • 16composite — admixture, blend, compound, amalgam, *mixture Analogous words: combining or combination, uniting or union (see corresponding verbs at JOIN) …

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  • 17composite — is now pronounced kom pǝ zit, not ziyt …

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  • 18composite — I. adjective Etymology: Latin compositus, past participle of componere Date: 1563 1. made up of distinct parts: as a. capitalized relating to or being a modification of the Corinthian order combining angular Ionic volutes with the acanthus… …

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  • 19COMPOSITE — adj. des deux genres T. d Archit. Il se dit De l un des cinq ordres d architecture, parce que cet ordre est composé du corinthien et de l ionique. Ordre composite. Chapiteau composite.   Ordre composite, désigne aussi Tout ordre qui est composé… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • 20Composite — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Composite », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Le terme composite peut se rapporter à… …

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