Decomposition Meaning
/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.
nounThe act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.
Sentence Examples
Sami's body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
Look for signs of decomposition.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rapid ____ of the fallen fruit attracted many insects.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Sami's body was in an advanced state of ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English composition English decomposition From de- + composition.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Speech decomposition into a periodic and a non-periodic part is a subject of considerable importance with applications in speech synthesis, […]"
— 2005, Gerard Chollet, Anna Esposito, Marcos Faundez-Zanuy, Nonlinear Speech Modeling and Applications:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rapid ____ of the fallen fruit attracted many insects.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Sami's body was in an advanced state of ____.