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decay vs decompose

decompose vs decay

decay is a noun but decompose is not a noun.

decay and decompose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decay Yes No Yes No
decompose No No Yes No
As verbs, decay and decompose are synonyms defined as:
  • decay and decompose: lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Other synonyms of decay include disintegrate.
As verbs, decompose is a hyponym of decay; that is, decompose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than decay:
  • decay: undergo decay or decomposition
  • decompose: break down
Other hyponyms of decay include molder, moulder, rot, go bad, spoil, putrefy, deliquesce.
decay (noun) decompose (noun)
the organic phenomenon of rotting
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
the process of gradually becoming inferior
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
decay (verb) decompose (verb)
fall into decay or ruin separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current break down
undergo decay or decomposition lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
Difference between decay and decompose

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