Etymology

compositionality

Today it means: The property of being compositional. Full definition →

English compositional ← Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.?
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  1. Englishcomposition
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. Englishcompositional
  5. English todaycompositionality

From compositional + -ity.

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