ETYM Latin compositus made up of parts, p. p. of componere. Related to Compound, Compost.
1. Consisting of separate interconnected parts.
2. A modified Corinthian style of architecture (a combination of Corinthian and Ionic).
3. (Botany) Of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae.
4. Used of color.
ETYM Old Eng. compouned, p. p. of compounen. Related to Compound.
1. Consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts.
2. (Botany) Especially of leaf shapes; composed of several similar parts or lobes.
In a complex manner.