Definitions

1. verb

to break down or resolve into simpler components or elements

“The compound interest was decompounded to reveal its original value.”

2. verb

to separate (a compound word) into its constituent parts

“The linguist decompounded the word ‘bookshelf’ into its root words ‘book’ and ‘shelf’.”

3. noun

a compound that has been broken down into its constituent parts

“The decompounded molecule revealed its atomic structure.”

4. noun

a resolution or explanation of a complex problem or issue

“The team’s decompounded report explained the causes of the company’s financial loss.”