decomposable
Able to decay
Decomposable means capable of being broken down into simpler parts or elements.
Organic matter is decomposable—it decays into basic compounds.
In technical contexts, a problem or system is decomposable if it can be divided into independent components: The algorithm works because the function is decomposable.
The opposite is indecomposable or irreducible.
Able to decompose naturally
- degradableAble to decompose
- perishableProne to decay
- rotOrganic breakdown process
- decayGradual organic breakdown
disintegrate · dissolve · eco-friendly · non-toxic · disposable · ephemeral · transient · fleeting
Microscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
- detritivoresCreatures consuming dead material
mold · enzymes · humus · mulch · detritus · nutrients · soil · vermicomposting
Able to be diminished
- separableCapable of being divided
- matricesRectangular numerical arrangements
- polynomialsExpressions with variable powers
- eigenvaluesTransformation scaling constants
linear · algebraic · vectors · tensors · algorithms · computable · recursive · divisible
Constituent parts
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- disassemblySeparating into components
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
separation · partitioning · subdivision · segmentation · deconstruction · reduction · simplification · distillation
Fit for repeated service
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
- sortingArranging into sequence
- processingSystematic operation on data
upcycling · composting · materials · packaging · circular · repurposable · reclaimable · salvageable
compostable
Able to decompose naturally
- degradableAble to decompose
- perishableProne to decay
- rotOrganic breakdown process
decay · disintegrate · dissolve · eco-friendly · non-toxic · disposable · ephemeral · transient · fleeting · dissolvable
microorganisms
Microscopic living entities
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- wormsLimbless burrowing invertebrates
detritivores · mold · enzymes · humus · mulch · detritus · nutrients · soil · vermicomposting · aerobic
reducible
Able to be diminished
- separableCapable of being divided
- matricesRectangular numerical arrangements
- polynomialsExpressions with variable powers
eigenvalues · linear · algebraic · vectors · tensors · algorithms · computable · recursive · divisible
components
Constituent parts
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- disassemblySeparating into components
fragmentation · separation · partitioning · subdivision · segmentation · deconstruction · reduction · simplification · distillation · disaggregation
reusable
Fit for repeated service
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
- sortingArranging into sequence
processing · upcycling · composting · materials · packaging · circular · repurposable · reclaimable · salvageable
decomposableirreducible
Cannot be simplified further
simple · indivisible · atomic · prime · elementary
decomposablenon-biodegradable
Resists natural decomposition
imperishable · indestructible · permanent · persistent · undecaying
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