Decomposing

Pronunciation: /diːˈkɑmpoʊzɪŋ/

Definitions of decomposing

verb Decomposing is the present participle form of the verb decompose, which means to break down or decay into simpler substances.

Example Sentences

A1 The leaves on the ground are decomposing.

A2 The compost pile in the backyard is decomposing organic matter.

B1 The scientist studied the process of decomposing plant material.

B2 The forensic team used advanced techniques to analyze the decomposing body.

C1 The artist created a sculpture representing decomposing society.

C2 The environmentalist warned about the dangers of decomposing waste in landfills.

Examples of decomposing in a Sentence

formal The process of decomposing organic matter is crucial for nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

informal I found a pile of leaves decomposing in the backyard.

slang Eww, there's a rotten banana decomposing in the kitchen.

figurative The relationship between the two countries was decomposing rapidly.

Grammatical Forms of decomposing

• past tense: decomposed
• plural: decomposing
• comparative: more decomposing
• superlative: most decomposing
• present tense: decompose
• future tense: will decompose
• perfect tense: have decomposed
• continuous tense: is decomposing
• singular: decomposing
• positive degree: decomposing
• infinitive: to decompose
• gerund: decomposing
• participle: decomposed

Origin and Evolution of decomposing

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decomposing' originated from the Latin word 'decomponere', which means to break down or separate into smaller parts.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decomposing' has come to be commonly used in the context of organic matter breaking down or decaying.