A Quick and Simple Dictionary

composition

1. Noun.  The proportion of different parts to make a whole. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
2. Noun.  The general makeup of something. (defdate, from 14th c.) .
3. Noun.  (obsolete) An agreement or treaty used to settle differences; later especially, an agreement to stop hostilities; a truce. (defdate, 14th-19th c.) .
4. Noun.  (obsolete) An agreement to pay money in order to clear a liability or obligation; a settling. (defdate, 16th-19th c.) .
5. Noun.  A mixture or compound; the result of composing. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
6. Noun.  An essay. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
7. Noun.  (linguistics) The formation of compound words from separate words. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
8. Noun.  A work of music, literature or art. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
9. Noun.  (printing) typesetting. (defdate, from 19th c.) .