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decompose

 

[ ˌdiː.kəmˈpoʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemistry

To break down or separate a chemical compound into simpler substances or elements.

Synonyms

break down, dissolve, separate

Examples of usage

  • During the experiment, the scientist was able to decompose the compound into its individual elements.
  • The process of decomposition involves breaking the bonds between the atoms.
Context #2 | Verb

mathematics

To separate a complex function, equation, or matrix into simpler components.

Synonyms

analyze, break down, separate

Examples of usage

  • In order to solve the equation, we need to decompose it into smaller parts.
  • The decomposition of the matrix into its eigenvectors is essential for this calculation.

Translations

Translations of the word "decompose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decompor

🇮🇳 विघटित करना

🇩🇪 zerlegen

🇮🇩 menguraikan

🇺🇦 розкладати

🇵🇱 rozkładać

🇯🇵 分解する (ぶんかいする)

🇫🇷 décomposer

🇪🇸 descomponer

🇹🇷 ayrıştırmak

🇰🇷 분해하다

🇸🇦 تحلل

🇨🇿 rozložit

🇸🇰 rozložiť

🇨🇳 分解 (fēnjiě)

🇸🇮 razstaviti

🇮🇸 brjóta niður

🇰🇿 ыдырату

🇬🇪 დაშლა

🇦🇿 parçalamaq

🇲🇽 descomponer

Etymology

The word 'decompose' originated from the Latin word 'decomponere', which means 'to break down'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term is commonly used in various scientific fields such as chemistry and mathematics to describe the process of breaking down complex structures into simpler forms.

See also: compose, composed, composer, composers, composing, composite, composition, compositions, composure, decomposing, decomposition.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,148, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.