decompose
/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊz/
de · com · pose
ˌdiː · kəm · ˈpoʊz
English Definition
v. to break down into simpler parts
Significado en Español
descomponer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân hủy, phân rã
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “decompose”:
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A
assemble
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B
combine
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C
disintegrate
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D
construct
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C — disintegrate.
“decompose” means v. to break down into simpler parts
Common questions about “decompose”
What does “decompose” mean?
decompose — v. to break down into simpler parts. In Chinese: 分解.
How do you pronounce “decompose”?
decompose is pronounced /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · com · pose.
Is “decompose” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. decompose appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
