Decomposed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /diːkəmˈpoʊzd/

Definitions of decomposed

verb to break down or rot; to decay

Example Sentences

A1 The leaves decomposed on the forest floor.

A2 The compost pile decomposed quickly in the warm weather.

B1 The body decomposed rapidly in the hot sun.

B2 The organic matter decomposed into rich soil over time.

C1 The once beautiful mansion had decomposed into a dilapidated ruin.

C2 The ancient manuscript had decomposed to the point of being unreadable.

adjective having undergone decomposition; decayed

Example Sentences

A1 The decomposed leaves on the ground were turning into soil.

A2 The decomposed food in the compost bin smelled terrible.

B1 The decomposed body found in the forest was identified as a missing person.

B2 The decomposed wood of the old barn made it unsafe to enter.

C1 The decomposed organic matter in the soil helped enrich the nutrients for the plants.

C2 The decomposed remains of ancient civilizations provide valuable insights for archaeologists.

Examples of decomposed in a Sentence

formal The organic matter in the compost pile decomposed over time, turning into nutrient-rich soil.

informal I left the fruit out for too long and now it's all decomposed and mushy.

slang That old sandwich in my backpack has probably decomposed by now.

figurative The relationship between the two countries had decomposed beyond repair.

Grammatical Forms of decomposed

past tense

decomposed

plural

decomposed

comparative

more decomposed

superlative

most decomposed

present tense

decompose

future tense

will decompose

perfect tense

has decomposed

continuous tense

is decomposing

singular

decomposed

positive degree

decomposed

infinitive

decompose

gerund

decomposing

participle

decomposed

Origin and Evolution of decomposed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'decomposed' originated from the Latin word 'decomponere', which means to break down or separate.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a scientific context to describe the breakdown of organic matter, the term 'decomposed' has evolved to also refer to the process of decay or disintegration in a broader sense.