2. (Gram.) Without variation of termination.

In*de`com*pos"a*ble (?), a. [Pref. in- not + decomposable: cf. F.

indécomposable.] Not decomposable; incapable or difficult of

decomposition; not resolvable into its constituents or elements.

In*de`com*pos"a*ble*ness, n. Incapableness of decomposition; stability;

permanence; durability.

In`de*co"rous (?; 277), a. [L. indecorous. See In- not, and Decorous.]

Not decorous; violating good manners; contrary to good breeding or

etiquette; unbecoming; improper; out of place; as, indecorous conduct.

It was useless and indecorous to attempt anything more by mere

struggle.

Burke.

Syn. -- Unbecoming; unseemly; unbefitting; rude; coarse; impolite;

uncivil; ill-bred.

In`de*co"rous*ly, adv. In an indecorous manner.

In`de*co"rous*ness, n. The quality of being indecorous; want of

decorum.

In`de*co"rum (?), n. [Pref. in- not + decorum: cf. L. indecorous

unbecoming.]

1. Want of decorum; impropriety of behavior; that in behavior or

manners which violates the established rules of civility, custom, or

etiquette; indecorousness.

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