Composite

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The term composite can refer to several different things:

A composite number is an integer greater than one that is not a prime number.
A composite material is a material that is made from several different elements.
- Examples of this include composite armour and metal matrix composites.
A composite video signal is an analog video signal with color information modulated on a subcarrier. It is a standard for analog video signals.
A composite monitor is any monitor that inputs a composite video signal.
A composite pattern is a software design pattern used for computer programming.
The family Compositae or composite family is the largest family of flowering plants, now called the Asteraceae.
A composite order, in architecture, is a type of capital on a column.
A composite school, also known as a comprehensive school, is a secondary school that accepts all students, regardless of ability.
A composite particle is a particle which is made up of smaller particles.
A facial composite is an estimated likeness of a face made from an eyewitnesses description.