compound

/kˈɑmpaʊnd/

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Definitions

Adjective
composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"
Adjective Satellite
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"
Adjective Satellite
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"
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
Noun
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
Verb
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"
Verb
put or add together; "combine resources"
Verb
calculate principal and interest
Verb
create by mixing or combining
Verb
combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients"

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