COMPOUND

(noun) an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
It was a huge compound. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
The two elements combined to form a compound. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
synonyms : chemical compound
The compound was formed out of five different elements. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) put or add together
"combine resources"
synonyms : combine
The total compounded to fifty dollars. -added by naila_inlas
(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"
synonyms : deepen , heighten , intensify
(verb) combine so as to form a whole; mix
"compound the ingredients"
synonyms : combine
The students were asked to compound the ingredients given to them. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) create by mixing or combining
He compounded a concoction. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) calculate principal and interest
She had to compound the amount. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) composed of more than one part
"compound leaves are composed of several lobes", "compound flower heads"
(adj.) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
"coral is a colonial organism"
synonyms : colonial
(adj.) 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"

Mnemonics for compound

(Tag: ) the pharmacist compounded the formulation
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