1. A conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
   "the composite of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town";
   - complex
    
2. A daisy-like plant of family Compositae
   "Sunflowers are a well-known example of a composite plant";
   - composite plant

1. Consisting of separate interconnected parts
   "The composite structure of the building made it highly resistant to earthquakes"
    
2. (botany) of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae
   "Daisies and sunflowers are examples of composite flowers"

1. Combine to make a single picture
   "The photographer composited multiple images to create a surreal landscape"
    
2. Combine from multiple contributions
   "The report composited data from various sources"

Derived forms: composited, composites, compositing

See also: complex

Type of: flower, whole

Part of: aster family, Asteraceae, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae

Encyclopedia: Composite