compound — a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a substance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
Example Sentences
- The chef's secret sauce is a mysterious compound that makes everything taste amazing.
- My financial advisor explained how compound interest can turn my piggy bank into a money-making machine.
- The traffic jam was compounded when it started raining cats and dogs.
compound
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/]
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a substance
The chemist mixes two liquids to create a powerful new compound in the lab.
The compound was found, but scattered to the ground!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'composer' meaning 'to put together,' derived from Latin 'componere' (com- 'together' + ponere 'to place'). The word entered English in the 14th century.
Breakdown
com- (together) + pound (from Latin ponere, to place/put) = compound (something put together)
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📝Examples
“The chef's secret sauce is a mysterious compound that makes everything taste amazing.”
“My financial advisor explained how compound interest can turn my piggy bank into a money-making machine.”
“The traffic jam was compounded when it started raining cats and dogs.”
“Scientists discovered a new compound that could revolutionize medicine.”
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