Definition of Compound
Compound
com·pound
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that is made from two or more things;
e.g. Bronze is a compound of copper and tin.
(adjective)
quality of something that is made from two or more things;
e.g. A compound noun is one which made with two or more words.
(verb)
to constitute or make up;
e.g. The metal is compounded of copper and tin.
(verb)
to aggravate or make something worse;
e.g. Our fight was compounded by numerous screaming matches instead of calm communication.
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