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discompose


Meanings
  • Verb

    To take apart or break down into components or elements.

  • Verb

    To cause disorder or confusion.


Synonyms

agitate , perturb , unsettle
Rhymes
Words rhyming with discompose
compose , oppose , pose
Variants
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discompose , discomposed , discomposes , discomposing , discomposure , discomposures
Forms
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discomposed, discompose's, discomposedly


Etymology
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The word 'discompose' originated from the Latin word 'componere' which means 'to put together' or 'compose'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'apart' or 'undo', so 'discompose' means 'to take apart' or 'undo the composition'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'discomposed' was used in the 16th century to describe a person who was in a state of mental confusion or distress.

  2. The word 'discompose' is often used in scientific research to describe the breakdown of complex systems into simpler components.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dissolution: The act of breaking down or dissolving a substance or organization.

  2. Decomposition: The process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances, often through the action of bacteria or other microorganisms.


Culture
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The word 'discompose' has been used in various contexts, including literature, music, and art, to represent chaos, disorder, or disintegration. In music, a dissonant chord is a chord that is displeasing to the ear due to the clashing of tones. In literature, a discomposed character is one who is in a state of confusion or disorder. In art, a discomposed sculpture or painting may represent chaos or the breakdown of form.

How to Memorize "discompose"

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    - Imagine taking apart a machine or disassembling a complex structure to understand its components.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'discompose' means 'to take apart' or 'undo'.


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