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  1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compoundCompound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of COMPOUND is something formed by a union of elements or parts; especially : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight. How to use compound in a sentence.

  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    COMPOUND definition: 1. a chemical that combines two or more elements: 2. something consisting of two or more different…. Learn more.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › compoundCOMPOUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Compound definition: composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients. See examples of COMPOUND used in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPOUND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    COMPOUND meaning: 1. a chemical that combines two or more elements: 2. something consisting of two or more different…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    In grammar, a compound noun, adjective, or verb is one that is made up of two or more words, for example 'fire engine', 'bottle-green', and 'force-feed'. In grammar, a compound sentence is one that is made up of two or more main clauses. Compare complex, simple.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPOUND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    COMPOUND definition: 1. a substance that is a combination of two or more elements: 2. an area of land with a group of…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › compoundCompound - definition of compound by The Free Dictionary

    Chemistry A substance made up of two or more elements joined by chemical bonds into a molecule. The elements are combined in a definite ratio. Water, for example, is a compound having two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom in each molecule. Adjective

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › compoundCompound - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    In linguistics, a compound is a word that consists of two or more independent words. In chemistry, a compound is a substance created when atoms from chemical elements join together.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › compounds'COMPOUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients: Soap is a compound substance. having or involving two or more actions or functions: The mouth is a compound organ. Grammar. of or relating to a compound sentence or compound-complex sentence. (of a word)

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › compoundCompound Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    verb. compounded, compounding, compounds. To mix or combine. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To compromise with a creditor. Webster's New World. To make by combining parts or elements. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To settle by mutual agreement; specif., to settle (a debt) by a compromise payment of less than the total claim.