Compound Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Compound

Meaning 1 : make more intense, stronger, or more marked

    Synonyms : deepen,  heighten,  intensify
Meaning 2 : put or add together

    Synonyms : combine
Meaning 3 : combine so as to form a whole; mix

    Example : compound the ingredients

    Synonyms : combine
Meaning 4 : (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

    Synonyms : chemical compound
Meaning 5 : composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony

    Synonyms : colonial
Meaning 6 : an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)

Meaning 7 : a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

Meaning 8 : calculate principal and interest

Meaning 9 : composed of more than one part

    Example : compound leaves are composed of several lobes,compound flower heads

Meaning 10 : consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts

    Example : soap is a compound substance,housetop is a compound word,a blackberry is a compound fruit

Meaning 11 : create by mixing or combining

Compound Antonyms