Decompositional

/ˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the breaking down of something into its component parts.

Etymology

From decomposition + -al (adjective-forming suffix). Describes anything related to the process of decomposing.

Kelly Says

Decompositional analysis is used in everything from psychology (breaking trauma into components) to music (analyzing how songs break into melody, harmony, and rhythm) to chemistry.

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