How Do You Spell COMPOUND?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒmpa͡ʊnd] (IPA)

Compound is a word with an irregular spelling that can sometimes be tricky to get right. In phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ˈkɑm.paʊnd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is spelled like "com-," but pronounced with a long "o" sound like in "cone," while the second syllable is spelled like "pound" but with a rounded vowel sound like in "out." Despite its spelling complexities, compound is a common and useful word meaning "a combination of two or more parts."

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COMPOUND Meaning and Definition

  1. Compound (noun):

    A compound refers to a substance that is formed when two or more different elements chemically combine with each other. In other words, a compound is composed of two or more atoms of different elements that are bonded together. These elements can combine in various ratios to form different compounds with distinct properties. Compounds can be organic or inorganic, and they have their own chemical and physical characteristics separate from the elements they are made of. For example, water (H2O) is a compound that forms when two hydrogen atoms chemically bond with one oxygen atom.

    Compound (verb):

    To compound can mean to mix or combine multiple ingredients or substances to create a new and often more complex product. This process involves blending or merging different elements, materials, or substances together in a specific proportion or manner. The resulting compound may have unique or enhanced properties compared to its individual components. Additionally, compounding can also refer to the act of intensifying or aggravating a problem, situation, or issue. It implies that various factors or elements combine to increase the severity or complexity of the situation.

  2. • To put together the ingredients of a remedy, according to the directions in a prescription or formula.
    • 1. In chemistry a substance formed by the intimate chemical union of two or more elements, often differing entirely in physical characteristics from any of its components. 2. In pharmacy noting a preparation containing several ingredients as distinguished from one of the same name containing only one or a few 3. Not simple, made up of two or more parts.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • A body formed by the union or mixture of two or more substances or parts.
    • Composed of two or more substances; composed of several parts.
    • To mix or unite two or more substances into one body or mass; to unite or combine; to adjust; to discharge, as a debt by composition; to come to terms.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of COMPOUND

The word "compound" originated from the Latin word "componere", which means "to put together". The prefix "com-" means "together" or "with", and "ponere" means "to place" or "to arrange". Over time, the word evolved and was adopted into Old French as "componer", which then made its way into Middle English as "componen". Eventually, the word took its modern form as "compound", retaining the meaning of putting different elements together to form a unified whole.

Idioms with the word COMPOUND

  • compound sth with sth The idiom "compound something with something" means to combine or mix two or more things together, creating a more complex or intensified result. It can refer to various situations, whether it involves physical substances, ideas, emotions, or any other elements.
  • compound (something) with (something else) The idiom "compound (something) with (something else)" means to combine or blend two or more things together in order to create a more complex or stronger result. It often refers to the process of mixing or merging elements or components to enhance their effectiveness or impact.
  • compound something with something The idiom "compound something with something" typically means to exacerbate a problem or situation by combining it with another factor or element, thus making it more complicated, severe, or difficult to resolve.
  • compound a felony (or crime) The idiom "compound a felony (or crime)" refers to the act of accepting or offering a bribe or some form of payment or favor in exchange for withholding information or refraining from reporting someone's criminal activity. It suggests the involvement of a person in a crime, making them an accessory to the original offense.

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Plural form of COMPOUND is COMPOUNDS

Conjugate verb Compound

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have compounded
you would have compounded
he/she/it would have compounded
we would have compounded
they would have compounded
I would have compound
you would have compound
he/she/it would have compound
we would have compound
they would have compound

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been compounding
you would have been compounding
he/she/it would have been compounding
we would have been compounding
they would have been compounding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would compound
you would compound
he/she/it would compound
we would compound
they would compound

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be compounding
you would be compounding
he/she/it would be compounding
we would be compounding
they would be compounding

FUTURE

I will compound
you will compound
he/she/it will compound
we will compound
they will compound

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be compounding
you will be compounding
he/she/it will be compounding
we will be compounding
they will be compounding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have compounded
you will have compounded
he/she/it will have compounded
we will have compounded
they will have compounded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been compounding
you will have been compounding
he/she/it will have been compounding
we will have been compounding
they will have been compounding

IMPERATIVE

you compound
we let´s compound

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to compound

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was compounding
you were compounding
he/she/it was compounding
we were compounding
they were compounding

PAST PARTICIPLE

compounded

PAST PERFECT

I had compounded
you had compounded
he/she/it had compounded
we had compounded
they had compounded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been compounding
you had been compounding
he/she/it had been compounding
we had been compounding
they had been compounding

PRESENT

I compound
you compound
he/she/it compounds
we compound
they compound

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am compounding
you are compounding
he/she/it is compounding
we are compounding
they are compounding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

compounding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have compounded
you have compounded
he/she/it has compounded
we have compounded
they have compounded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been compounding
you have been compounding
he/she/it has been compounding
we have been compounding
they have been compounding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it compound

SIMPLE PAST

I compounded
you compounded
he/she/it compounded
we compounded
they compounded

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