Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːkəmˈpəʃən/
KK: /ˌriːkəmˈpəʊzɪʃən/
Definition
The act of putting something together again or in a different way; it refers to the process or result of creating something anew.
Example
The artist's recomposition of the original piece gave it a fresh perspective.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about the process of recomposition in music?

Yeah, it's interesting how artists can recreate their work in new ways.

I find it fascinating how a simple change can lead to a complete recomposition of a song.

Exactly! It’s like seeing the same story told in a brand new way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rearrangement
restructuring
reorganization
Antonyms
disassembly
disorganization
fragmentation
Root Explanation
Recomposition → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "componere" (meaning to put together). The word refers to the act of putting something together again or rearranging it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'putting together' ('componere') something 'again' ('re-') — that's what recomposition means.
Visually Confused Words
precomposition
decomposition
composition
reopposition
reimposition
reposition
retroposition
preopposition