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decomposed
[/ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊzd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
decomposto
1.
(adjective) Having decayed or broken down into component parts; rotted
The decomposed remains were found in the forest.
Os restos decompostos foram encontrados na floresta.
2.
(adjective) Separated into constituent parts or elements
The problem was decomposed into smaller, manageable tasks.
O problema foi decomposto em tarefas menores e gerenciáveis.
3.
(verb, past tense) To decay or rot; to break down chemically
The organic matter decomposed over several months.
A matéria orgânica se decompôs ao longo de vários meses.
Synonyms
decayed
rotted
putrefied
broken down
disintegrated
Antonyms
composed
fresh
intact
whole
preserved
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
decomposto
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decomposto
Common in colloquial speech
São Paulo
decomposto
Standard formal and informal usage
Portugal
decomposto
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
decomposed matter
in a state of decomposition
decomposed analysis
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