Decompound

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈkÉ’mpaÊŠnd/

Origin

- + compound

Full definition of decompound

Noun

1. A decomposite.

Adjective

1. Compound of what is already compounded; compounded a second time.
2. (botany) Several times compounded or divided, as a leaf or stem; decomposite.

Verb

1. To compound or mix with that which is already compound; to compound a second time.
2. To reduce to constituent parts; to decompose.
• HazlittIt divides and decompounds objects into ... parts.