Compound Definition
compound
adjective
- composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"
- 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"
- composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"
noun
- a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
- (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)
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"
- put or add together; "combine resources"
- calculate principal and interest
- create by mixing or combining
- combine so as to form a whole; mix; "compound the ingredients"
"Compound" in song lyrics
See how compound is used in real songs:
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"A full metal jacket with a new compound"
Aceyalone — In Stereo -
"Stormed out, man down make leakin on the compound"
Big Noyd f/ Prodigy of Mobb Deep — Recognize and Realize II -
"break it down to the last compound"
Binary Star — Binary Shuffle
Words that rhyme with compound
Usage tips for "compound"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "compound" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for compound to find words that pair well.