decomposition
gb/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/ us/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
B2
Anglais
lebomlás, bomlás, részekre bontás, felbontás, modulokra bontás
NOM
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
decomposition of [organic material]
Decomposition of fallen leaves returns nutrients to the soil.
A lehullott levelek lebomlása visszajuttatja a tápanyagokat a talajba.
Warm, wet conditions speed up decomposition.
A meleg, nedves körülmények felgyorsítják a lebomlást.
In a compost bin, decomposition happens faster when the pile is turned regularly.
Exemples pédagogiques
Food decomposition can smell bad.
Az étel bomlása kellemetlen szaggal járhat.
Leaves decompose in the ground.
A levelek a talajban lebomlanak.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with decomposition meaning “analysis” or “breaking a problem into parts.”
Sens
natural breakdown of organic matter
Collocations
organic decomposition
|natural decomposition
|rapid decomposition
|slow decomposition
|the decomposition of leaves
|the decomposition of wood
|the decomposition of waste
|decomposition in soil
|decomposition in water
|decomposition occurs
Synonymes
decay (More general and common; less scientific.)
|
rotting (More informal and vivid.)
Antonymes
preservation (Keeping something from decaying.)
Thèmes
nature
|science
|environment
Définition
the process of rotting and breaking down naturally
The natural process in which dead plants, animals, or other organic material break down into simpler substances, especially through the action of bacteria and fungi.
NOM
C1
FORMAL
2
bomlás
B2
Schéma d’usage :
in (a) decomposition; in a state of decomposition
The remains were found in an advanced state of decomposition.
A maradványokat előrehaladott bomlási állapotban találták meg.
Because of the heat, decomposition was already noticeable after a few days.
A hőség miatt a bomlás már néhány nap után észrevehető volt.
The report described the extent of decomposition at the scene.
Exemples pédagogiques
The meat was in decomposition.
A hús bomlásnak indult.
The body was in a state of decomposition.
A holttest bomlási állapotban volt.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may use decomposition as a countable noun (*a decomposition*) in this sense; it is usually uncountable.
Sens
being partly or fully decayed
Collocations
advanced decomposition
|visible decomposition
|signs of decomposition
|stages of decomposition
|a state of decomposition
|the body showed decomposition
|early decomposition
|severe decomposition
|postmortem decomposition
|odor of decomposition
Synonymes
decay (Broader; not as specific to post-death contexts.)
|
putrefaction (More technical and strongly associated with dead tissue.)
Antonymes
freshness (The opposite condition of not being decayed.)
Thèmes
health
|crime
|science
Définition
the condition of being rotten or decayed
The condition of having decayed or started to rot, especially when describing a dead body or other organic material.
NOM
C1
3
Schéma d’usage :
decomposition of [a problem/task/system] (into [parts])
A clear decomposition of the problem helped the team find a solution.
A probléma világos részekre bontása segített a csapatnak megoldást találni.
The course teaches decomposition: turning a big task into smaller, manageable steps.
A tanfolyam azt tanítja, hogyan bontsunk egy nagy feladatot kisebb, kezelhető lépésekre.
Her essay begins with a careful decomposition of the author’s argument.
Exemples pédagogiques
We used decomposition to solve the problem.
A problémát részekre bontva oldottuk meg.
Break the task down with decomposition.
A feladatot részekre bontva oldd meg.
Erreur fréquente :
Not used for physical damage; for physical breaking, learners often want “breakage” or “damage.”
Sens
breaking something into smaller parts
Collocations
problem decomposition
|task decomposition
|decomposition into parts
|decomposition into steps
|logical decomposition
|step-by-step decomposition
|decomposition of an argument
|decomposition of a process
|functional decomposition
|decomposition approach
Synonymes
breakdown (More common and less formal; can also mean a failure.)
|
analysis (Focuses on studying something, not necessarily splitting it into parts.)
Antonymes
synthesis (Combining parts to form a whole.)
Thèmes
education
|work
|problem_solving
Définition
dividing something difficult into smaller parts to study it
The act or method of separating something complex into simpler parts in order to understand it, explain it, or deal with it.
NOM
C1
TECHNICAL
4
bomlás
B2
Schéma d’usage :
decomposition of [a compound] (into [products])
At high temperatures, the compound undergoes decomposition into simpler gases.
Magas hőmérsékleten a vegyület egyszerűbb gázokra bomlik.
The lab measured the decomposition products released during heating.
A labor a hevítés során felszabaduló bomlástermékeket mérte.
Light can cause the decomposition of some unstable chemicals.
Exemples pédagogiques
Heat caused decomposition of the chemical.
A hő hatására a vegyi anyag bomlani kezdett.
The reaction was a decomposition.
Ez a reakció bomlásreakció volt.
Erreur fréquente :
In chemistry, decomposition is a type of reaction, not just “rotting.”
Sens
chemical breakdown into simpler substances
Collocations
chemical decomposition
|thermal decomposition
|photochemical decomposition
|decomposition reaction
|decomposition products
|decomposition temperature
|catalytic decomposition
|decomposition pathway
|decomposition occurs
|undergo decomposition
Synonymes
breakdown (More general; can describe chemical change without naming the reaction type.)
Antonymes
synthesis (A reaction where simpler substances combine to form a compound.)
Thèmes
science
|chemistry
|education
Définition
a reaction where one chemical becomes simpler chemicals
A chemical process in which a compound breaks down into simpler substances, often triggered by heat, light, electricity, or the presence of a catalyst.
NOM
C1
TECHNICAL
5
felbontás
B2
Schéma d’usage :
decomposition of [a number/matrix] (into [components])
Prime decomposition expresses a number as a product of primes.
A prímtényezős felbontás egy számot prímszámok szorzataként ír fel.
The algorithm relies on a matrix decomposition to speed up computation.
Az algoritmus a számítás felgyorsításához mátrixfelbontásra támaszkodik.
Students practiced decomposition to rewrite fractions in simpler forms.
Exemples pédagogiques
We used decomposition to factor the number.
A szám tényezőkre bontásához felbontási módszert használtunk.
The matrix decomposition helped the calculation.
A mátrixfelbontás megkönnyítette a számítást.
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with “composition” in math (building a function), which is a different idea.
Sens
representing something as component parts
Collocations
prime decomposition
|matrix decomposition
|factor decomposition
|spectral decomposition
|decomposition into factors
|decomposition into eigenvalues
|decomposition theorem
|a decomposition method
|unique decomposition
|orthogonal decomposition
Synonymes
factorization (Common for numbers/polynomials; one specific type of decomposition.)
|
expansion (General term for rewriting in a sum/series; not always a decomposition.)
Antonymes
composition (Combining simpler mappings or parts to build a more complex object.)
Thèmes
math
|education
|technology
Définition
writing a number or matrix as simpler parts
A method of expressing a mathematical object (such as a number, function, or matrix) as a combination of simpler components, often to make it easier to analyze or compute with.
NOM
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Schéma d’usage :
decomposition of [a system/project] into [modules/components]
The team used decomposition to split the application into independent services.
A csapat az alkalmazást egymástól független szolgáltatásokra bontotta.
Good decomposition makes complex projects easier to manage.
A jó modulokra bontás könnyebben kezelhetővé teszi az összetett projekteket.
The design document includes a decomposition of the system into core modules.
Exemples pédagogiques
We did decomposition to plan the project.
A projekt megtervezéséhez modulokra bontást végeztünk.
Decomposition helped us build the system.
A modulokra bontás segített a rendszer felépítésében.
Erreur fréquente :
In project management, “decomposition” is not the same as “deadline breakdown”; it means dividing the work into parts.
Sens
dividing a system into modules
Collocations
functional decomposition
|system decomposition
|module decomposition
|architectural decomposition
|decomposition into components
|decomposition into services
|top-down decomposition
|design decomposition
|decomposition strategy
|decomposition diagram
Synonymes
modularization (Emphasizes designing as modules; common in software.)
|
partitioning (More general; can be used in systems, data, or networks.)
Antonymes
integration (Putting separate parts together into a unified system.)
Thèmes
technology
|engineering
|business
Définition
splitting a system into smaller parts to build it
In engineering or software, the process of dividing a complex system into smaller subsystems or modules so it can be designed, built, or maintained more easily.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
decomposition
API
GB/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
US/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
de - com - pos - i - tion (5 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (i)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: decomposition
- Plural: decomposition, decompositions
Famille de mots
Forms
decompositions
noun
Core family
Related words
composer
noun B2
decomposer
noun
Advanced or less common
decomposable
adjective
Expressions
advanced state of decomposition
1/ədvˈænst stˈeɪt əv dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
very far along in decay
very decayed
Exemples
- The remains were in an advanced state of decomposition.
- Because of the temperature, the animal carcass reached an advanced state of decomposition quickly.
- Investigators could not identify the body due to the advanced state of decomposition.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It was in an advanced state of decomposition.
decomposition reaction
1/dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
one compound splits into substances
a reaction where one chemical becomes two or more chemicals
Exemples
- The teacher gave an example of a decomposition reaction in which a compound breaks apart when heated.
- Electrolysis can drive a decomposition reaction.
- They identified the products of the decomposition reaction using spectroscopy.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is a decomposition reaction.
functional decomposition
1/fˈʌŋkʃənəl dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
splitting work into smaller functions
dividing a system into smaller jobs it does
Exemples
- Functional decomposition helped the team define clear responsibilities for each module.
- The report includes a functional decomposition of the manufacturing process.
- They started with functional decomposition before choosing the system architecture.
in a state of decomposition
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
already decaying or rotting
already rotting
Exemples
- The body was in a state of decomposition when it was discovered.
- After several days in the heat, the fish were in a state of decomposition.
- The report noted that the remains were in a state of decomposition.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The food was in a state of decomposition.
matrix decomposition
1/mˈeɪtɹɪks dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
splitting a matrix into factors
rewriting a matrix using simpler matrices
Exemples
- The solver uses matrix decomposition to compute the solution efficiently.
- QR is one common type of matrix decomposition.
- They compared different matrix decomposition methods for numerical stability.
prime decomposition
1/pɹˈaɪm dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
writing a number as primes
showing a number as a product of primes
Exemples
- Find the prime decomposition of 84.
- Prime decomposition helps you simplify fractions.
- The worksheet asked students to write a prime decomposition for each number.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The prime decomposition of 12 is 2 × 2 × 3.
rate of decomposition
1/ɹˈeɪt əv dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
speed of decaying
how fast something decays
Exemples
- Scientists measured the rate of decomposition of leaf litter in different forests.
- Oxygen levels can affect the rate of decomposition in wetlands.
- The rate of decomposition increases when the soil is warm and moist.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Warm weather increases the rate of decomposition.
thermal decomposition
1/θˈɚməl dˌikəmpoʊzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
breakdown caused by heat
a chemical breaks apart because of heat
Exemples
- The experiment demonstrated thermal decomposition at 300°C.
- Thermal decomposition can produce gases that must be vented safely.
- Some plastics release toxic fumes during thermal decomposition.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Heat can cause thermal decomposition.