compound(noun) an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
(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
(verb) put or add together; "combine resources"
(verb) make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Potsmokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions"
(verb) combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients"
(verb) create by mixing or combining
(verb) calculate principal and interest
(adjective) of leaf shapes; of leaves composed of several similar parts or lobes
(adjective satellite) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"
(adjective satellite) 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"
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