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单词 compound
释义

compound

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noun (1)

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
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: 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
a new antibiotic compound
2
a
: a word consisting of components that are words (such as rowboat, high school, devil-may-care)
b
: a word (such as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes

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verb

com·​pound käm-ˈpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
kəm-ˈpau̇nd,
ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
compounded; compounding; compounds

transitive verb

1
a
: to pay (interest) on both the accrued interest and the principal
b
: to add to : augment
compound an error
… had several other medical complications that compounded his condition. Jeffrey S. Hollis
2
: to form by combining parts
compound a medicine
3
: to put together (parts) so as to form a whole : combine
compound ingredients
… a thick sauce compounded of chilies, garlic, and ginger. Andy Birsh
4
a
: to settle amicably : adjust by agreement
b
: to agree for a consideration not to prosecute (an offense)
compound a felony

intransitive verb

1
: to become joined in a compound
2
: to come to terms of agreement
compounded with the enemy for peace
compoundable
käm-ˈpau̇n-də-bəl How to pronounce compound (audio)
kəm-ˈpau̇n-
ˈkäm-ˌpau̇n-
adjective
compounder noun

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adjective

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio) käm-ˈpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
kəm-ˈpau̇nd
1
: composed of or resulting from union of separate elements, ingredients, or parts: such as
a
: having the blade divided to the midrib and forming two or more leaflets on a common axis
a compound leaf
b
: composed of united similar elements especially of a kind usually independent
a compound plant ovary
2
: involving or used in a combination
3
a
of a word : made by combining two or more words : constituting a compound (see compound entry 1 sense 2)
"Steamboat" is a compound noun.
b
of a sentence : having two or more main clauses

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noun (2)

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
: a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings and especially residences
a prison compound
an embassy compound

Synonyms

Noun (1)

  • admixture
  • alloy
  • amalgam
  • amalgamation
  • blend
  • cocktail
  • combination
  • composite
  • conflation
  • emulsion
  • fusion
  • intermixture
  • meld
  • mix
  • mixture
  • synthesis

Verb

  • accelerate
  • add (to)
  • aggrandize
  • amplify
  • augment
  • boost
  • build up
  • enlarge
  • escalate
  • expand
  • extend
  • hype
  • increase
  • multiply
  • pump up
  • raise
  • stoke
  • supersize
  • swell
  • up

Adjective

  • amalgamated
  • composite
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb The interest is compounded at regular intervals. we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help Adjective “Steamboat” is a compound noun. “I told him to leave and he left” is a compound sentence.

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English compounen, from Anglo-French *cumpundre, from Latin componere, from com- + ponere to put — more at position

Adjective and Noun (1)

Middle English compouned, past participle of compounen — see compound entry 2

Noun (2)

by folk etymology from Malay kampung group of buildings, village

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1679, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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verb

com·​pound käm-ˈpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
compounded; compounding
1
: to form by combining separate things
compound a medicine
2
: to make worse
compound a problem
3
: to pay (interest) on both an original amount of money and on the interest it has already earned

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adjective

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
: made of or by the union of two or more parts
a compound leaf with three leaflets

compound

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noun

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
1
: a word made up of parts that are themselves words
The words "rowboat" and "hide-and-seek" are compounds.
2
: something (as a chemical) that is formed by combining two or more parts or elements

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noun

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
: an enclosed area containing a group of buildings

Medical Definition

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transitive verb

com·​pound käm-ˈpau̇nd, kəm-ˈ, ˈkäm-ˌ How to pronounce compound (audio)
: to form by combining parts
compound a medicine

compound

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adjective

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd, käm-ˈ, kəm-ˈ How to pronounce compound (audio)
: composed of or resulting from union of separate elements, ingredients, or parts
a compound substance
compound glands

compound

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noun

com·​pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
: something formed by a union of elements or parts
specifically : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight

Legal Definition

compound

transitive verb

com·​pound kəm-ˈpau̇nd How to pronounce compound (audio)
1
: to agree for a consideration not to prosecute (an offense)

Note: Compounding a felony is a common-law crime.

2
: to pay (interest) on both the accrued interest and the principal

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noun

as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • mixture
  • blend
  • alloy
  • mix
  • combination
  • amalgam
  • composite
  • synthesis
  • amalgamation
  • fusion
  • emulsion
  • blending
  • cocktail
  • admixture
  • intermixture
  • assortment
  • meld
  • conflation
  • absorption
  • variety
  • accumulation
  • interfusion
  • incorporation
  • hash
  • integration
  • commixture
  • aggregation
  • coalition
  • merging
  • concretion
  • commingling
  • mélange
  • immixture
  • medley
  • intermingling
  • merger
  • coalescence
  • homogenization
  • hodgepodge
  • compost
  • potpourri
  • mishmash
  • patchwork
  • conglomeration
  • mingling
  • jumble
  • hotchpotch
  • mergence
  • motley
  • half-and-half
  • immingling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • component
  • element
  • ingredient
  • constituent

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adjective

as in composite
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements a compound word

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • composite
  • amalgamated
  • combined
  • blended
  • integrated
  • fused
  • mixed
  • commingled
  • interwoven
  • intermixed
  • mingled
  • coalescent
  • intertwined
  • interlaced
  • cut-and-paste

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • simple
  • noncompound
  • uncombined
  • unmixed

compound

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verb

1
as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • increase
  • accelerate
  • augment
  • boost
  • multiply
  • expand
  • raise
  • pump up
  • amplify
  • enhance
  • maximize
  • reinforce
  • up
  • build up
  • swell
  • extend
  • add (to)
  • supplement
  • intensify
  • hype
  • escalate
  • strengthen
  • supersize
  • stoke
  • aggrandize
  • spike
  • draw out
  • enlarge
  • elongate
  • stretch
  • complement
  • boom
  • jump
  • develop
  • heighten
  • blow up
  • prolong
  • inflate
  • rachet (up)
  • magnify
  • accumulate
  • lengthen
  • dilate
  • ratchet (up)
  • protract
  • follow up
  • distend
  • skyrocket
  • parlay
  • flesh (out)
  • amass
  • bump (up)
  • collect
  • beef (up)
  • reenforce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reduce
  • decrease
  • lower
  • subtract (from)
  • diminish
  • downsize
  • lessen
  • abate
  • shorten
  • abbreviate
  • curtail
  • contract
  • abridge
  • compress
  • minify
  • de-escalate
  • condense
  • dwindle
  • constrict
  • cut back
  • retrench
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as in to string
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole the German language's propensity for compounding words

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • string
  • conjugate
  • chain
  • couple
  • connect
  • interconnect
  • integrate
  • catenate
  • yoke
  • link
  • combine
  • cement
  • wire
  • hook
  • concatenate
  • weld
  • interlink
  • interlock
  • join
  • hitch
  • cord
  • dovetail
  • fuse
  • intermesh
  • articulate
  • coalesce
  • unite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • separate
  • split
  • disconnect
  • divide
  • part
  • disunite
  • unhitch
  • detach
  • disengage
  • uncouple
  • cleave
  • disjoin
  • unchain
  • dissever
  • unyoke
  • rupture
  • disjoint
  • sever
  • unlink
  • sunder
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