Definition of Compound

Noun

  • an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
  • (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
    - chemical compound
  • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

Verb

  • combine so as to form a whole
    mix
    "compound the ingredients"
  • create by mixing or combining
  • calculate principal and interest
  • put or add together
    "combine resources"
  • make more intense, stronger, or more marked
    "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"
    "Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"
    "This event only deepened my convictions"

Adjective

  • composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
    "coral is a colonial organism"
  • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
    "soap is a compound substance"
    "housetop is a compound word"
    "a blackberry is a compound fruit"
  • composed of more than one part
    "compound leaves are composed of several lobes
    "compound flower heads"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Compound

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  • Word Chums® score of the compound (23)
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Unscramble compound

99 unscramble word found using the letters compound.
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