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.
1. Produced from the mixture of two or more species.
2. Produced from a mixture of two or more things; a composite.
ETYM Latin miscellaneus mixed, miscellaneous, from miscellus mixed, from miscere to mix. Related to Mix, Miscellany.
Constituting a grab-bag category.
1. Combining characteristics of more than one kind; specifically; combining features of two or more systems of government
2. Made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: as made up of or involving persons differing in race, national origin, religion, or class; made up of or involving individuals of both sexes
3. Including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements
4. Deriving from two or more races or breeds
5. Formed by mixing; united; mingled; blended.
In a mixed or compound manner
In differing manners; varyingly