compound in English
- compound⇄adj. compoundable.
- compound⇄adj. 1. having more than one part.
Ex. a compound medicine, a compound molecule.
(SYN) composite.
2. formed by the joining of two or more grammatical elements.
Ex. ""Steamship,"" ""horseshoe,"" and ""strawberry"" are compound no - compound⇄compound (1), adjective, noun, verb.
- compound⇄compound (2), noun.
an enclosed yard with buildings in it.
Ex. A detention camp for prisoners of war is a compound. - compound⇄noun compounder.
- compound⇄noun 1. something made by combining parts; mixture.
Ex. Many medicines are compounds.
(SYN) composite.
2. a compound noun, verb, etc., such as ?freeway, backtrack, and ?lackluster.
3. a substance formed by chemical combination - compound⇄v.i. to settle a quarrel or debt by a yielding on both sides.
Ex. He failed ... compounded, and went to America (Benjamin Franklin).
(SYN) compromise. - compound⇄v.t. 1. to make up; mix; combine.
Ex. The druggist compounded several medicines to fill the prescription.
2. to settle (a quarrel or debt) by a yielding on both sides.
Ex. They finally compounded their differences and shook hands.
compound in Sindhi سنڌي
compound in Tamil தமிழ்
Compound
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb, Adjective
Pronunciation
UK: /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/, /kəmˈpaʊnd/
US: /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/, /kəmˈpaʊnd/
Definitions
- (Noun) A thing composed of two or more separate elements.
- (Noun) A fenced or enclosed area containing buildings.
- (Verb) To make something worse by adding to it.
- (Verb) To mix or combine elements.
- (Adjective) Consisting of two or more parts.
Usage Examples
- The chemical compound consists of hydrogen and oxygen.
- The embassy compound is heavily guarded.
- Failing to apologize only compounded the misunderstanding.
- The pharmacist compounded the medication.
Etymology
From Latin "componere" (to put together), later adopted into Old French "compondre" and Middle English "compounden."
Synonyms
- Mixture
- Blend
- Enclosure
- Fortified area
- Aggravate
- Combine
Antonyms
- Element
- Separation
- Simple
- Isolate
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Composé | /kɔ̃.po.ze/ |
| Spanish | Compuesto | /komˈpwe.sto/ |
| German | Verbindung | /fɛɐ̯ˈbɪndʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | संयुक्त | /sənˈjuʋkt/ |
| Tamil | கலவை | /kalavai/ |
| Chinese | 化合物 | /huà hé wù/ |
| Russian | Соединение | /saɪ-dɪˈnʲenʲɪje/ |
| Arabic | مركب | /murakkab/ |
| Japanese | 化合物 | /kagōbutsu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ (noun), /kəmˈpaʊnd/ (verb)
- American English: /ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/ (noun), /kəmˈpaʊnd/ (verb)
- Australian English: Similar to British pronunciation
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 14th century in chemistry, linguistics, and architecture. In colonial times, "compound" referred to a group of buildings in a secured area.
Cultural Nuances
In South and Southeast Asia, "compound" often refers to the walled area surrounding a house or institution. In chemistry, it denotes a substance composed of multiple elements.
More Information
The word "compound" has diverse applications in language, science, and daily life. It is frequently used in chemistry, grammar, finance (compound interest), and urban planning.