1. in a manner relating to the structure, arrangement, or organization of parts that make up a whole
Usage: commonly used in music, art, and literature to describe how elements are arranged or combined
2. with respect to the chemical composition or constituent elements of something
Usage: technical usage in chemistry and materials science

Examples

• The painting is compositionally balanced, with equal visual weight on both sides.
• The two alloys are compositionally identical but differ in their physical properties.
• The symphony is compositionally complex, featuring multiple overlapping themes.
• Compositionally, the essay follows a clear introduction-body-conclusion structure.
• The rocks are compositionally similar despite coming from different geological periods.
• The artist arranged the figures compositionally to create a sense of movement.