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Compound

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Definitions for Compound

noun
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
noun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Synonyms
chemical compound
noun
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
verb
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Synonyms
intensify heighten deepen
Examples
  1. The efforts were intensified
  2. Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her
  3. Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness
  4. This event only deepened my convictions
verb
put or add together
Synonyms
combine
Examples
  1. combine resources
verb
calculate principal and interest
verb
create by mixing or combining
verb
combine so as to form a whole
Synonyms
combine
Examples
  1. mix
  2. compound the ingredients
adjective
composed of more than one part
Examples
  1. compound leaves are composed of several lobes
  2. compound flower heads
adjective
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
Examples
  1. soap is a compound substance
  2. housetop is a compound word
  3. a blackberry is a compound fruit
adjective
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
Synonyms
colonial
Examples
  1. coral is a colonial organism

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