uncomposed
|un-com-posed|
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/ˌʌn.kəmˈpoʊzd/
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/ˌʌn.kəmˈpəʊzd/
(compose)
music writer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncomposed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'compose' from Latin 'componere', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'ponere' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'compose' changed from the Latin word 'componere' and eventually became the modern English word 'compose'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'compose' meant 'to place together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or arrange'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not calm or collected; disordered or agitated.
She appeared uncomposed after hearing the news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41
