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recomposition

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːkəmˈpəʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəmˈpəʊzɪʃən/

noun
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
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the process of recomposition in music?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's interesting how artists can recreate their work in new ways.
Sloth A
I find it fascinating how a simple change can lead to a complete recomposition of a song.
Sloth B
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
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