decompositions
Processes of decay
Decompositions are instances of breaking down into component parts or simpler elements.
A body undergoes decomposition after death.
A chemical compound decomposes into its constituent substances.
In mathematics, decomposition breaks complex structures into simpler ones: matrix decompositions, prime factorization.
The word applies wherever wholes separate into parts: the decomposition of a marriage, the decomposition of an argument into premises.
Gradual organic breakdown
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- rottingOrganic matter decomposing
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
organic · compost · carrion · cadaveric · enzymes · microbial · necrosis · autolysis
Responses to events
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- catalyticPromoting change unchanged
pyrolysis · hydrolysis · degradation · decay · molecular · organic · compounds · enzymes
Failure or decomposition
- componentsConstituent parts
- elementsFundamental parts or substances
- constituentMember of electoral district
- segmentationDivision into sections
parsing · dissection · analysis · separation · categorization · parts · subdivision · structure
Decomposing into multiplicative parts
- matricesRectangular numerical arrangements
- eigenvaluesTransformation scaling constants
- singularOne in number
- vectorsDirected magnitude quantities
linear · algebra · prime · orthogonal · spectral · QR · eigendecomposition · polynomial
Organized plans or configurations
- voicesSounds producing speech
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
parts · variations · themes · motifs · instrumentation · chords · polyphonic · fugue
decay
Gradual organic breakdown
- putrefactionBacterial breakdown of tissue
- rottingOrganic matter decomposing
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
fungi · organic · compost · carrion · cadaveric · enzymes · microbial · necrosis · autolysis · detritivores
reactions
Responses to events
catalytic · pyrolysis · hydrolysis · degradation · decay · molecular · organic · compounds · enzymes · biodegradation
breakdown
Failure or decomposition
- componentsConstituent parts
- elementsFundamental parts or substances
- constituentMember of electoral district
segmentation · parsing · dissection · analysis · separation · categorization · parts · subdivision · structure · examination
factorization
Decomposing into multiplicative parts
- matricesRectangular numerical arrangements
- eigenvaluesTransformation scaling constants
- singularOne in number
vectors · linear · algebra · prime · orthogonal · spectral · QR · eigendecomposition · polynomial · tensor
arrangements
Organized plans or configurations
- voicesSounds producing speech
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
orchestration · parts · variations · themes · motifs · instrumentation · chords · polyphonic · fugue · melodic
decompositionscompositions
Created artistic pieces
assemblies · syntheses · constructions · combinations · integrations
decompositionsgrowth
Increase in size
formation · genesis · development · biosynthesis · generation
decompositionspreservation
Maintaining something's condition
growth · generation · regeneration · flourishing · vitality
- chemical decompositionSeparation into simpler substances
- LU decompositionMatrix split into triangular factors
- QR decompositionMatrix as orthogonal-triangular product
- organic decompositionBiological breakdown of matter