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Discompose: meaning, definitions and examples

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discompose

 

[ dɪsˈkəmˌpoʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

breaking down

To discompose means to disturb the arrangement or order of something, causing it to break down or fall apart. This term is often used in contexts involving disorder or disarray, whether it be in physical structures, plans, or emotional states. The act of discomposing can lead to a loss of harmony or coherence. It often implies an abrupt or unsettling change.

Synonyms

disarrange, disconcert, disorder, disturb

Examples of usage

  • The earthquake caused the building to discompose.
  • Her sudden outburst discomposed the entire meeting.
  • The artist's unconventional techniques aimed to discompose traditional perceptions of beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "discompose" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descompor

🇮🇳 विघटन करना

🇩🇪 zerlegen

🇮🇩 memecah

🇺🇦 розкладати

🇵🇱 rozłożyć

🇯🇵 分解する

🇫🇷 décomposer

🇪🇸 descomponer

🇹🇷 parçalara ayırmak

🇰🇷 분해하다

🇸🇦 تحليل

🇨🇿 rozložit

🇸🇰 rozložiť

🇨🇳 分解

🇸🇮 razstaviti

🇮🇸 skilja

🇰🇿 бөлшектеу

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 parçalara ayırmaq

🇲🇽 descomponer

Etymology

The word 'discompose' originates from the Latin word 'discomponere', which means 'to unarrange' or 'to disturb'. This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'dis-', indicating a reversal or negation, and 'componere', which means 'to put together' or 'to arrange'. The usage of the term in English dates back to the early 17th century, where it has been employed in both literary and everyday contexts to describe the act of disturbing the order of things. Over time, it has maintained its primary meaning but has also adopted additional connotations relating to emotional states, signifying a disruption in composure or tranquility. The concept of discomposure is deeply ingrained in discussions about psychological states, where it often refers to feelings of anxiety or chaos when one's mental state is disturbed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,305, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.