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discomposure


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act or process of breaking down or coming apart, especially when this is unwelcome or untimely.

    - "The sudden discomposure of the vase during the museum tour left the group in shock."
    - "The discomposure of the dead body was a grisly sight."
    - "The discomposure caused by the unexpected news was palpable."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with discomposure
composure , adversure , allure , ensnare , entangle , enlarge
Variants
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discompose , discomposed , discomposes , discomposing , discomposure , discomposures
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'componere' meaning 'to put together' or 'compose', with the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'undo'.


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  1. The term 'discomposure' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

  2. In psychology, discomposure is a term used to describe the feeling of being unsettled or unbalanced.

  3. The word 'discomposure' is often used interchangeably with the term 'disarray'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anxiety: Discomposure is a symptom of anxiety, and the two concepts are closely related.

  2. Melancholy: Discomposure is a state of melancholy, characterized by feelings of sadness, desolation, and instability.


Culture
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Discomposure has been used in literature to describe emotional turmoil, unease, and instability. In art, it can be represented through chaotic compositions or the use of unsettling colors. In music, it can be expressed through dissonant harmonies and abrupt changes in tempo or rhythm.

How to Memorize "discomposure"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a vase suddenly shattering into pieces or a pile of sand slowly slipping away, representing the unwelcome and untimely breaking down or coming apart.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'discomposure' with feelings of unease, instability, and emotional turmoil.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'discomposure' as 'dis'-compose, meaning to undo or take apart.


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