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decomposition

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/ˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ · de-com-po-si-tion

The process of breaking down or decaying organic matter into simpler substances.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of breaking down or decaying organic matter into simpler substances.

نامیاتی مادے کا سادہ اجزاء میں بکھرنے یا گندھک ہونے کا عمل۔

تحلیل

tahliil

Formal: تجزیہ

Synonyms

decaydegradationbreakdownگندھککھرابیبکھراؤ

Antonyms

compositioncreationformationترکیبتخلیقتشکیل

Common Collocations

  • biological decomposition
  • decomposition process
  • decomposition of organic matter

Example Sentences

Decomposition is essential for nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

تحلیل ماحولیاتی نظاموں میں غذائی عناصر کے چکر کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Tahliil maholiyati nizamon mein ghizai ansar ke chakkar ke liye zaroori hai.

The speed of decomposition varies based on environmental conditions.

تحلیل کی رفتار ماحولیاتی حالات کی بنیاد پر مختلف ہوتی ہے۔

Tahliil ki raftaar maholiyati halaat ki buniyad par mukhtalif hoti hai.

Microorganisms play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic materials.

مائیکروجنزم نامیاتی مواد کی تحلیل میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتے ہیں۔

Microorganisms namiyaati mawaad ki tahliil mein aik aham kirdar ada karte hain.

Easily Confused With

composition:Composition refers to the act of putting together different parts to form a whole, while decomposition refers to the process of breaking something down.

Word Family

decompose
verbتحلیل کرنا
decomposed
adjectiveتحلیل شدہ
decomposable
adjectiveتحلیلی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'decompose' as 'down' and 'put together' – it’s the breakdown of something.

Imagine fallen leaves breaking down into soil.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تمام عالم میں ہے تحلیل و اجتماع کا سفر

Tamam aalam mein hai tahleel o ijtima ka safar

In the whole universe exists the journey of decomposition and gathering.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پھولوں میں کانٹے بھی ہوتے ہیں

Phoolon mein kaante bhi hote hain

Even flowers have thorns.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "decompositio" — a putting together, arrangement

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Latin roots, combining 'de-' (down) and 'componere' (to put together). It has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe the process of breaking down into simpler components.