Re·com·pose v. t. [imp. & p. p. Recomposed p. pr. & vb. n. Recomposing.]
1. To compose again; to form anew; to put together again or repeatedly.
The far greater number of the objects presented to our observation can only be decomposed, but not actually recomposed. --Sir W. Hamilton.
2. To restore to composure; to quiet anew; to tranquilize; as, to recompose the mind.
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