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Compound: Adjective

The document defines the term 'compound' as both a verb and an adjective, detailing its meanings related to joining elements or agreements. It also describes the noun form of 'compound' as a fenced area containing buildings. Additionally, it provides examples of compound structures in language and botany.

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Compound: Adjective

The document defines the term 'compound' as both a verb and an adjective, detailing its meanings related to joining elements or agreements. It also describes the noun form of 'compound' as a fenced area containing buildings. Additionally, it provides examples of compound structures in language and botany.

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intransitive verb

1
: to become joined in a compound
2
: to come to terms of agreement
compounded with the enemy for peace
compoundable
käm-ˈpau̇ n-də-bəl
kəm-ˈpau̇n-
ˈkäm-ˌpau̇n-
adjective
compounder noun

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adjective
com·pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇ nd käm-ˈpau̇ nd
kəm-ˈpau̇nd
1
: composed of or resulting from union of separate elements,
ingredients, or parts: such as
a
: having the blade divided to the midrib and forming two or
more leaflets on a common axis
a compound leaf
b
: composed of united similar elements especially of a kind
usually independent
a compound plant ovary
2
: involving or used in a combination
3
a
of a word : made by combining two or more
words : constituting a compound
(see COMPOUND entry 1 sense 2)
"Steamboat" is a compound noun.
b
of a sentence : having two or more main clauses

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noun (2)
com·pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇ nd
: a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings
and especially residences
a prison compound
an embassy compound

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