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decomposition

/dɪkˈɒmpəʊʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does decomposition mean?

noun

The process of breaking down something into its component parts, or the state of being broken down. A detailed analysis or explanation of something.

Example

"The decomposition of the old building revealed a hidden courtyard."

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