compounding

[ˈkɑːmpaʊndɪŋ]

compounding Definition

  • 1the process of combining two or more words to create a new word or phrase
  • 2the process of adding interest to a sum of money and its accumulated interest

Using compounding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "compounding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The word 'bookshelf' is an example of compounding.

  • Example

    Compounding is a common feature of many languages.

  • Example

    The bank offers compound interest on savings accounts.

compounding Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for compounding

Phrases with compounding

  • compound word

    a word made up of two or more smaller words that are combined to create a new word with a new meaning

    Example

    Examples of compound words include 'toothbrush', 'blackboard', and 'sunflower'.

  • interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan

    Example

    If you invest $1000 at 5% compound interest for 10 years, your investment will grow to $1628.89.

  • a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon

    Example

    An example of a compound sentence is 'I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.'

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Summary: compounding in Brief

Compounding [ˈkɑːmpaʊndɪŋ] refers to the process of combining two or more words to create a new word or phrase, as in 'bookshelf'. It can also refer to the process of adding interest to a sum of money and its accumulated interest, as in 'compound interest'. Compounding is a common feature of many languages, and it is used to create new words and meanings. Other examples of compounding include 'compound word' and 'compound sentence'.

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