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- [dee-kuh m-pohzd]
- /ˌdi kəmˈpoʊzd/
- /ˌdiː.kəmˈpəʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dee-kuh m-pohzd]
- /ˌdi kəmˈpoʊzd/
Definitions of decomposed word
- adjective decomposed having been subject to decomposition 3
- adjective decomposed having undergone decomposition. 1
- adjective decomposed (of a feather) having the barbs separate, hanging loosely, and not interconnected by barbules. 1
- verb with object decomposed to separate or resolve into constituent parts or elements; disintegrate: The bacteria decomposed the milk into its solid and liquid elements. 1
- verb without object decomposed to rot; putrefy: The egg began to decompose after a day in the sun. 1
- noun decomposed (of a dead body or other organic matter) Decay; become rotten. 1
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Origin of decomposed
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; decompose + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Decomposed
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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decomposed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decomposed
adjective decomposed
- rotten — decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
- decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
- putrid — in a state of foul decay or decomposition, as animal or vegetable matter; rotten.
- fetid — having an offensive odor; stinking.
- foetid — having an offensive odor; stinking.
Antonyms for decomposed
adjective decomposed
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
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