a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
Used in a Sentence
compound
How to use compound in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for compound.
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What about compound files, with data chopped out of them?
Examples8
Definitions11
Parts of speech3
Quick take
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of compound gathered in one view.
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for compound.
noun
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
noun
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
noun
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
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"
verb
put or add together; "combine resources"
See also: combine
verb
calculate principal and interest
verb
create by mixing or combining
verb
combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients"
See also: combine
adjective
composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"
adjective
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"
adjective
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"
See also: colonial
Example sentences
What about compound files, with data chopped out of them?
Our culture / society / economy doesn't need to compound their reward of being first with a 20 year exclusive.
* Lead was strengthened over time until it was isolated that bin Laden was in a compound in Pakistan.
One thing I just discovered is that the tires, 21" super-soft compound high-performance Michelins, only last 20,000 miles and cost $2900 to replace.
I'm going to try to raise money to bring an IP-unrestricted anticancer compound up to the point of FDA clinical trials.
The faster you get things done, and the more thorough and error-free they are, the more ideas you can execute on, which means you will learn faster in the future too. Over the long term, programming skill is like compound interest.
The article reports, "Turner said a 'magic pill' that reverses ageing is several years away, partially due to the cost of the compound, which would be about $50,000 a day for a human.
Eliminating corporate taxes isn't exactly what you want: It would turn corporations into tax shelters, allowing investments to compound at a faster rate.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use compound in a sentence?
What about compound files, with data chopped out of them?
What does compound mean?
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
What part of speech is compound?
compound is commonly used as noun, verb, adjective.