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compound

[ˈkɑːmpaʊnd]

compound Definition

  • 1a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture
  • 2a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings
  • 3a chemical substance composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined

Using compound: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cake recipe calls for a compound of flour, sugar, and eggs.

  • Example

    The embassy compound is heavily guarded.

  • Example

    Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.

compound Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for compound

Phrases with compound

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

    Example

    The bank offers a savings account with compound interest.

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

    Example

    The teacher asked the students to write a compound sentence using 'and' or 'but'.

  • 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', 'football', and 'sunflower'.

Origins of compound

from Latin 'componere', meaning 'put together'

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Summary: compound in Brief

The term 'compound' [ˈkɑːmpaʊnd] refers to a mixture of two or more separate elements, such as a cake recipe's compound of flour, sugar, and eggs. It can also denote a fenced or walled-in area with a group of buildings, like an embassy compound. Additionally, it can refer to a chemical substance composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined, like water. Other uses of 'compound' include 'compound interest,' 'compound sentence,' and 'compound word.'