No. 2,820 in Russian
состав
"Состав" - composition, structure, or lineup.
In a sentence
Состав этого химического вещества включает редкие элементы.
The composition of this chemical substance includes rare elements.
The word 'состав' here denotes the constituent components of a chemical substance, used in a scientific and descriptive context.
В составе команды были опытные и начинающие игроки.
The team comprised both experienced and beginner players.
The word 'состав' here refers to the members making up the team, indicating an organizational context.
Тренер следил за тем, чтобы состав группы был сбалансированным.
The coach ensured that the group's makeup was balanced.
In this sentence, 'состав' implies the arrangement or balance of members in a group, used in a metaphorical or organizational sense.
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