Composite
Composite noun - A distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things.
Usage example: a striking composite of two separate images
Element
Element noun - One of the parts that make up a whole.
Usage example: a free press is an essential element of a democracy
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Robin's origin is actually a composite of two comic-book Robins; in the comics, Two-Face killed Jason Todd's parents, and that element (along with Jason's desire for revenge) were imported into Chris O'Donnell's Dick Grayson character.
Source: Film / Batman Forever - There's also some element of Composite Character — the one that looks like Badrock has a lot of the Martian Manhunter's physical traits as well.
Source: Captain Ersatz / Comic Books
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