kəmˈpɑːzət 
British
ˈkɒmpəzɪt
: made of different parts or elements
a composite photograph
a composite material
plural composites
1
: something that is made up of different parts
a composite of minerals
a composite of diverse communities
2
US
: a drawing of someone who is wanted by the police that is made using descriptions given by witnesses
He spotted a man who resembled the police composite.
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“Composite.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/composite. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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