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1.
of leaf shapes; of leaves composed of several similar parts or lobes
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
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composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
'compound' - used as a noun
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(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
6.
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
'compound' - used as a verb
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make more intense, stronger, or more marked
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put or add together
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calculate principal and interest
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create by mixing or combining
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combine so as to form a whole; mix
compound the ingredients
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derived forms
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1. Compound / Plural
compounds
2. Compound / Past
compounded
3. Compound / Third Person
compounds
4. Compound / Present Participle
compounding
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