Compositionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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compositionally

 

[ ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

how words are combined

In a way that relates to the way in which something is put together or arranged, especially in terms of the parts and their relationships. It is often used in linguistics to describe how words are combined to form phrases and sentences.

Synonyms

combinatorially, elementally, structurally

Examples of usage

  • The meaning of a phrase can often be understood compositionally by analyzing the meanings of its individual words.
  • She approached the problem compositionally, breaking it down into its component parts.

Translations

Translations of the word "compositionally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 composicionalmente

🇮🇳 संरचना के अनुसार

🇩🇪 kompositionell

🇮🇩 secara komposisi

🇺🇦 композиційно

🇵🇱 kompozycyjnie

🇯🇵 構成的に (こうせいてきに)

🇫🇷 compositionnellement

🇪🇸 composicionalmente

🇹🇷 bileşimsel olarak

🇰🇷 구성적으로 (구성적으론)

🇸🇦 تركيبيًا

🇨🇿 kompozičně

🇸🇰 kompozične

🇨🇳 组成地

🇸🇮 kompozicijsko

🇮🇸 samsetningarlega

🇰🇿 құрылымдық

🇬🇪 კომპოზიციურად

🇦🇿 kompozisiya üzrə

🇲🇽 composicionalmente

Etymology

The adverb 'compositionally' is derived from the word 'composition', which comes from the Latin word 'compositio', meaning 'putting together'. The suffix '-ally' is added to form the adverbial form, indicating 'in a way that relates to the act of putting together'. The usage of 'compositionally' has become more common in the field of linguistics and other academic disciplines over the years.