26984 words

composite

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
something that is made of various different parts:

Examples:

composite of The main character in her latest novel is a composite of several public figures of that era.
2
a material made up of more than one substance that is used for building things:

Examples:

The bodies of these racing cars are moulded from the same composite that is used for making aircraft.
3
made up of different parts:

Examples:

Scientists have put together a composite picture of what the earth's crust is like.
Sam is a composite character based on the actual stories of several World War II veterans.
4
made up of different substances or materials:

Examples:

The research group is working on making composite materials from renewable resources.
The aircraft is built out of composite plastic.
5
made of various parts or substances:

Examples:

a composite material
a composite sketch of a man wanted for questioning
6
made of more than one substance:

Examples:

composite fibre/material/plastic
7
made up of various parts or things:

Examples:

Standard & Poor's composite index of 500 stocks

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