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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A decomposite.

Verb

1. 1
   To compound or mix with that which is already compound; to recompound.
2. 2
   To reduce to constituent parts; to decompose.

   "It divides and decompounds objects into […] parts."

Adjective

1. 1
   Compound of what is already compounded; compounded a second time. compound-of, not-comparable
2. 2
   Several times compounded or divided not-comparable

   "decompound leaf/stem"

Adjective

1. 1
   of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

compounddecomposite

Example

More examples

"It divides and decompounds objects into […] parts."

Etymology

From de- + compound.

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