dekomponere

Dekomponere is a Norwegian verb meaning to break something down into its parts. The word is formed from de- (away, reversing) and komponere (to compose). In general, it refers to the process of analyzing a complex system or object by separating it into simpler elements that can be studied or manipulated individually.

In chemistry, dekomponere refers to decomposition reactions, where a compound breaks down into simpler substances, often triggered by heat, light, or a catalyst. In biology and ecology, decomposition denotes the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms and other decomposers, a central step in nutrient cycling and energy flow.

In mathematics and computer science, dekomponere describes the act of splitting a structure or problem into parts. Examples include matrix decompositions such as LU, QR, Cholesky, and singular value decomposition, as well as eigen decomposition. In software engineering and data analysis, problem decomposition and modular design are used to manage complexity by dividing tasks into smaller, more manageable units.

Other uses appear in linguistics and information processing, where parsing, factorization, or data decomposition reframe a complex input into elements that can be processed or analyzed separately.

See also: decomposition, factorization.