Synonyms for Compound

Definition of compound

adjective
  1. composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"
  2. 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"
  3. composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"

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Writing tips for "compound"

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"Compound" in song lyrics

See how compound is used in real songs:

  • "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

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