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noun

Definition of compoundnext
as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound

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compound

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adjective

as in composite
made from the joining of two or more parts or elements a compound word

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compound

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verb

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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

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as in to string
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole the German language's propensity for compounding words

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“Compound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compound. Accessed 30 Jan. 2023.

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