decompose

Meaning

1. (transitive) To separate or break down (something) into its components.
2. (intransitive) To rot, decay or putrefy.

Opposite of

compose, ;, assemble, recompose

Synonyms

rot

decay

putrefy

spoil

break up

disintegrate

break down

molder

moulder

analyze

decompound

deteriorate

damage

go bad

dissolve

breakdown

break

part

disintegration

analyse

study

different

dismantle

differ

bust

destroy

dissociation

fail

resolve

disband

deface

decrease

decomposition

atomize

decline

blow out

dismiss

disjunction

cracking

blow

assay

corrupt

disconnect

discolour

collapse

bleach

diminish

cleavage

digestion

chemicals

Translations

descomponer

décomposer

verfaulen

zersetzen

scomporre

verwesen

verrotten

zerlegen

ontbinden

descomponerse

zerfallen

se décomposer

decomporsi

pourrir

decomporre

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French décomposer. Equivalent to de- + compose.