DECOMPOSITION
Dictionary entry overview: What does decomposition mean?
• DECOMPOSITION (noun)
The noun DECOMPOSITION has 5 senses:
1. the analysis of a vector field
2. in a decomposed state
3. (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
4. the organic phenomenon of rotting
5. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Familiarity information: DECOMPOSITION used as a noun is common.
Dictionary entry details
• DECOMPOSITION (noun)
Meaning:
The analysis of a vector field
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Synonyms:
decomposition; vector decomposition
Hypernyms ("decomposition" is a kind of...):
vector algebra (the part of algebra that deals with the theory of vectors and vector spaces)
Meaning:
In a decomposed state
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Synonyms:
disintegration; decomposition
Hypernyms ("decomposition" is a kind of...):
decay (an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "decomposition"):
fragmentation (the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships)
Meaning:
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural processes
Synonyms:
chemical decomposition reaction; decomposition reaction; decomposition
Hypernyms ("decomposition" is a kind of...):
chemical reaction; reaction ((chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others)
Domain category:
chemical science; chemistry (the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "decomposition"):
electrolysis ((chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions)
Meaning:
The organic phenomenon of rotting
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural phenomena
Synonyms:
decay; decomposition
Hypernyms ("decomposition" is a kind of...):
organic phenomenon ((biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals)
Meaning:
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural processes
Synonyms:
rotting; rot; putrefaction; decomposition
Hypernyms ("decomposition" is a kind of...):
decay (the process of gradually becoming inferior)
Domain category:
biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)
