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decomposition
What does decomposition mean?
decomposition (noun): the organic phenomenon of rotting.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use decomposition in a sentence?
- Look for signs of decomposition. (Tatoeba sentence #10352295 by shekitten, CC BY 2.0 FR)
How do you pronounce decomposition?
/ˌdikəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does decomposition come from?
From de- + composition.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to decomposition
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “decomposition” mean?
a positive motivational influence
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an indefinite amount of something
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a middle way between two extremes
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the organic phenomenon of rotting
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