decomposed — having been broken down into simpler parts by natural processes or decay
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having been broken down into simpler parts by natural processes or decay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/
Example Sentences
- The detective found a badly decomposed pizza in the suspect's fridge - clearly evidence of a crime against good taste.
- The compost pile contained decomposed vegetable scraps that would nourish the garden.
- His New Year's resolution decomposed faster than autumn leaves - by January 3rd, he was back to eating donuts for breakfast.
decomposed
ADJECTIVE[/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/]
having been broken down into simpler parts by natural processes or decay
The fallen log decomposed slowly into rich soil over many seasons.
What was decomposed, now carefully composed and exposed
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“The detective found a badly decomposed pizza in the suspect's fridge - clearly evidence of a crime against good taste.”
“The compost pile contained decomposed vegetable scraps that would nourish the garden.”
“His New Year's resolution decomposed faster than autumn leaves - by January 3rd, he was back to eating donuts for breakfast.”
“The algorithm decomposed the complex data into manageable segments for analysis.”
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