COMPOSITE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMPOSITE?

Need another word that means the same as “composite”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “composite” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Composite” are: compound, complex, composite plant, amalgamation, amalgam, combination, fusion, synthesis, mixture, blend, meld, admixture, conglomeration

Composite as a Noun

Definitions of "Composite" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “composite” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thing made up of several parts or elements.
• A plant of the daisy family (Compositae ).
• A composite constructional material.
• A motion for debate composed of two or more related resolutions.
• A conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts.
• The Composite order of architecture.
• Considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers.

Synonyms of "Composite" as a noun (13 Words)

admixture	The act of mixing together. Green with an admixture of black.
amalgam	An alloy of mercury with another metal usually silver used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams. His theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas.
amalgamation	The combination of two or more commercial companies. An amalgamation of two separate companies.
blend	The act of blending components together thoroughly. The chutney is a blend of bananas raisins and ginger.
combination	A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock. He forgot the combination to the safe.
complex	A combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person’s behavior. A leisure complex.
composite plant	Considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers.
compound	A word made up of two or more existing words. A compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
conglomeration	An occurrence combining miscellaneous things into a (more or less) rounded mass. The practice of media conglomeration.
fusion	A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy. The film showed a perfect fusion of image and sound.
meld	A thing formed by melding a combination. A meld of many contributions.
mixture	An event that combines things in a mixture. He drank a mixture of beer and lemonade.
synthesis	Reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect. The synthesis of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Usage Examples of "Composite" as a noun

• The English legal system is a composite of legislation and judicial precedent.
• Various combinations of metal, fabric, and composite.
• The next decade may well see the introduction of more designer polymers and composites.

Composite as an Adjective

Definitions of "Composite" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “composite” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of an integer) being the product of two or more factors greater than unity; not prime.
• (of a railway carriage) having compartments of more than one class or function.
• Of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae.
• Consisting of separate interconnected parts.
• (of a constructional material) made up of recognizable constituents.
• Made up of several parts or elements.
• Relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture consisting of elements of the Ionic and Corinthian orders.
• Relating to or denoting plants of the daisy family (Compositae ).

Synonyms of "Composite" as an adjective (2 Words)

complex	Denoting an ion or molecule in which one or more groups are linked to a metal atom by coordinate bonds. A complex mass of diverse laws and customs.
compound	Composed of more than one partcompound flower heads. A compound noun.

Usage Examples of "Composite" as an adjective

• This soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up.
• Modern composite materials.
• Composite coaches containing first-class and third-class compartments.

Associations of "Composite" (30 Words)

adulterant	Any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance. It is necessary to remove the adulterants before use.
amalgam	An alloy of mercury with another metal usually silver used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams. His theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas.
blend	Blend or harmonize. The colors blend well.
blending	The act of blending components together thoroughly. Clever cultural blendings.
chemically	With chemicals. Drugs and alcohol offered a chemically induced sense of belonging.
combination	A sequence of numbers or letters that opens a combination lock. Combination remedies contain painkiller decongestant and cough soother.
complex	Make an atom or compound form a complex with another. A complex of mountain roads.
complexity	The state or quality of being intricate or complicated. An issue of great complexity.
complicated	Involving complications. A complicated stereo system.
compound	Composed of more than one partcompound flower heads. A blackberry is a compound fruit.
conjugate	A mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions one of A in B and another of B in A. Bilirubin is then conjugated by liver enzymes and excreted in the bile.
convoluted	(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow. Convoluted reasoning.
epoxy	Glue something using epoxy resin. Epoxy the shards.
hybrid	Bred as a hybrid from different species or varieties. The vice presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices.
intricate	Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate. Intricate lacework.
involution	The shrinkage of an organ in old age or when inactive, e.g. of the uterus after childbirth. Periods of artistic involution.
labyrinth	A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance It consists of bony cavities the bony labyrinth filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes the membranous labyrinth. A labyrinth of conflicting laws and regulations.
mingle	To bring or combine together or with something else. A smell which mingled disinfectant and soap.
miter	Fit together in a miter joint. He covered the miter with glue before making the joint.
mix	The proportion of different people or other constituents that make up a mixture. These two chemicals when mixed together literally explode.
mixture	An event that combines things in a mixture. He was a curious mixture an unpredictable man.
molecule	A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction.
nuance	Give nuances to. Without understanding the finer nuances you can t enjoy the humor.
polyurethane	Coat or protect with polyurethane. Polyurethanes serve a variety of uses.
primer	Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant. No more than four pumps of the primer usually suffice.
resin	Rub or treat with resin. Epoxy resins frequently cause dermatitis.
stressful	Causing mental or emotional stress. Corporate finance work can be stressful.
synthesize	Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole. The liver synthesizes vitamins.
tangled	Complicated and confused; chaotic. Oh what a tangled web we weave.
video	A video cassette. She could post videos of the event on the internet.