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   compound

   noun

   • 1. a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture: "the air smelled like a compound of diesel and petrol fumes"
   • ▪ a substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions: "a compound of hydrogen and oxygen"
   • ▪ a word made up of two or more existing words.

   adjective

   • 1. made up or consisting of several parts or elements: "a compound noun"
   • ▪ (of interest) payable on both capital and the accumulated interest: "compound interest"
   • ▪ (especially of a leaf, flower, or eye) consisting of two or more simple parts or individuals in combination.

   verb

   • 1. make up (a composite whole); constitute: "a dialect compounded of Spanish and Dutch" Similar be composed ofbe made up ofbe constituted ofbe formed from
   • ▪ mix or combine (ingredients or constituents): "the groundnuts were compounded into cattle food" Similar mixcombineblendput togetheramalgamatealloyfusesynthesizecoalesceminglemeldinterminglerare:admixcommixcommingle
   • ▪ reckon (interest) on previously accumulated interest: "the yield at which the interest is compounded"
   • 2. make (something bad) worse; intensify the negative aspects of: "prisoners' lack of contact with the outside world compounds their problems" Similar aggravateworsenmake worseadd toaugmentexacerbateintensifyheightenincreasemagnifyadd insult to injuryrub salt in the woundadd fuel to the fire/flamescomplicateOpposite alleviateimprove
   • 3. forbear from prosecuting (a felony) in exchange for money or other consideration.
   • ▪ settle (a debt or other matter) in exchange for money or other consideration: "he compounded the case with the defendant for a cash payment"

   Word Origin late Middle Englishcompoune (verb), from Old French compoun-, present tense stem of compondre, from Latin componere ‘put together’. The final -d was added in the 16th century on the pattern of expound and propound. compound1 (sense 2 of the verb) arose through a misinterpretation of the legal phrase compound a felony, which means ‘refrain from prosecuting a felony in exchange for money or other consideration’. This led to the use of compound in legal contexts to mean ‘make something bad worse’, which then became accepted in general usage.

   Derivatives

   • 1. compoundable adjective

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

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   a word that combines two or more different words. Often, the meaning of the compound cannot be discovered by knowing the meaning of the different words that form it. Compounds may be written either as one word or as separate words: 'Bodyguard' and ' floppy disk ' are two examples of compounds.

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

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   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.

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

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   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'.

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

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

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of compound – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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   noun. (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight. synonyms: chemical compound. see more. adjective. composed of more than one part. “ compound leaves are composed of several lobes” “ compound flower heads” synonyms: bilobate, bilobated, bilobed. having two lobes. binate.

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

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   Chemistry A pure, macroscopically homogeneous substance consisting of atoms or ions of two or more different elements in definite proportions that cannot be separated by physical means. A compound usually has properties unlike those of its constituent elements.

9. sciencenotes.org › what-is-a-compound-in-chemistryWhat Is a Compound in Chemistry? Definition and Examples

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   Oct 24, 2020 · In chemistry, a compound is a substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded to each other in a fixed ratio. The chemical bonds between atoms of elements involve a transfer or sharing of valence of electrons. This give a compound different properties from its elements.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › compoundCompound Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    COMPOUND meaning: 1 : something that is formed by combining two or more parts; 2 : a substance created when the atoms of two or more chemical elements join together

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › compound_n1compound, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    compound noun 1. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Meaning & use. Expand. 1. 1621–. quasi-concr. A union, combination, or mixture of elements. 1621. Mahometans are a compound of Gentiles, Iewes, and Christians. R. Burton, Anatomy of Melancholy iii.iv.i. iii. 748. 1710.