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de·com·pose
decompose
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- pronunciation:
- di
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poz
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
decomposes, decomposing, decomposed |
definition: |
to decay.
After our garbage decomposes, we spread it in the garden.- synonyms:
- crumble, decay, disintegrate, rot, spoil
- similar words:
- deteriorate, dissolve, sour, turn
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related words: |
ebb, spoil |
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derivations: |
decomposable (adj.), decomposition (n.), decomposer (v.) |
The word decompose
contains the following part:
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
component, composite, compost, compound, decompose, disposable, disposal, exposition, exposure, impose, impostor, opponent, oppose, opposite, opposition, pose, positive, postpone, posture, proposal, propose, proposition, purpose, purposeful, purposely, suppose
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