Decomposition meaning

What does “decomposition” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“decomposition” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the analysis of a vector field.

decomposition

the analysis of a vector field
Synonymsvector decomposition
in a decomposed state
Synonymsdisintegration
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
Synonymsdecomposition reaction chemical decomposition reaction
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
Synonymsrot rotting putrefaction breakdown
the organic phenomenon of rotting
Synonymsdecay

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University