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decomposition
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. disassembly
  2. 2. dismantling
  3. 3. decomposition
  4. 4. factorization
This noun and する verb means to break something down into its component parts, either physically or conceptually. It can refer to disassembling a machine, analyzing a sentence grammatically, or breaking down a chemical compound.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Taking these things apart to see what's inside — that's the fun part.

Sentence 2

You've taken it apart so many times and it's still not fixed?

Sentence 3

You still haven't taken that radio apart yet?

Sentence 4

Are you sure you can take that apart and put it back together?

Sentence 5

You just took it apart on impulse, didn't you?