compounds
noun · verb
Form of compound , plural of compound.
Simple meaning
Anything made by combining several things.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑmpaʊndz
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Definition
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noun
plural of compound
Anything made by combining several things.
plural of compound
A whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
plural of compound
A substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
plural of compound
A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.
verb
third-person singular of compound
To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle with something else.
third-person singular of compound
Calculate principal and interest
third-person singular of compound
To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement.
third-person singular of compound
To come to terms of agreement; to settle by a compromise.
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This meaning: Anything made by combining several things.
Used this way, compounds is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
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- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
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- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
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- Neutral and straightforward
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