Decouple — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl/ de·cou·ple

Meaning & Definition of Decouple

Decouple (verb)

  1. to eliminate the interrelationship of, separate

Decouple (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set or force apart

    "to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion"

    similar: break up, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke
    related: break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear, cut off, insulate, isolate, seclude, segregate, sequester, detach, disengage, disentangle, unravel, untie
    opposite: join, link, unify, unite
    near: assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Decouple

The most common words with a similar meaning to Decouple:

break up, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, part, ramify, resolve, separate, sever, split, sunder, uncouple, unlink, unyoke

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Decouple

Words with the opposite meaning of Decouple:

join, link, unify, unite

Related Words for Decouple

break down, decompose, disassemble, disintegrate, dissolve, bifurcate, bisect, cleave, dichotomize, dissect, fractionalize, fractionate, halve, partition, quarter, segment, subdivide, trisect, fragment, fragmentate, fragmentize, break, fracture, pull, rend, rift, rip, rive, rupture, tear

Near Antonyms of Decouple

assemble, associate, blend, combine, mingle, mix, connect, couple, accumulate, agglutinate, attach, bind, cement, close, fasten, fuse, knit, stick, weld

Word Forms of Decouple

Inflections: decoupled, decoupling, decouples

Origin & Etymology of Decouple

First known use: 1938

Frequently Asked Questions about Decouple

What does "Decouple" mean?

"Decouple" means to eliminate the interrelationship of, separate. As a verb, it is defined as: to eliminate the interrelationship of, separate.

What is another word for "Decouple"?

Other words for "Decouple" include break up, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate and disunite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Decouple" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Decouple"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Decouple". Common alternatives include break up, disassociate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, dissociate, disunite, divide and divorce.

What is the opposite of "Decouple"?

Antonyms of "Decouple" include join, link, unify and unite. Near antonyms include assemble, associate, blend and combine.

How do you use "Decouple" in a sentence?

Examples of "Decouple" in a sentence: "to have a fruitful discussion, we need to decouple fact from opinion".

Is "Decouple" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Decouple" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Decouple"?

"Decouple" is pronounced /(ˌ)dē-ˈkə-pəl/ and divided into syllables as de·cou·ple.

What is the origin of the word "Decouple"?

First known use: 1938.