decomposition

CEFRC1

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of breaking down into smaller parts or simpler substances.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of taking something apart, e.g. for analysis.

Examples

  • Sami's body was in an advanced state of decomposition.

  • Look for signs of decomposition.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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noun

Extra meanings

  1. The splitting (of e.g. a matrix, an atom, or a compound) into constituent parts.

  2. A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

More examples

In context

  • Speech decomposition into a periodic and a non-periodic part is a subject of considerable importance with applications in speech synthesis, […]

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Origin

noun

From de- + composition.