What does decompose mean?
Decompose means (transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components..
Decompose
/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
- (intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.
Example Sentences
Various fungi can decompose wood.
Our team decomposed this task into several subtasks that could be successfully distributed.
Plastics can take centuries to decompose.
Nor had the post mortem on Newson's body revealed any illness or other physical condition that might have prevented him from applying the brake, although after four days in the oven-like heat of the wreckage, the body was so badly decomposed as to make any reliable post mortem results unlikely.
Synonyms for decompose
Antonyms for decompose
Related Words
Word Forms
- decomposes
- decomposing
- decomposed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for decompose?
Common synonyms include disintegrate, fragment, break down, decay.
What is the opposite of decompose?
Possible antonyms include compose, assemble, recompose.
How do you use decompose in a sentence?
Various fungi can decompose wood.
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