Main entry: compound
Definition: an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
Main entry: compound
Definition: a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
Main entry: compound, chemical compound
Definition: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Definition: put or add together
Usage: combine resources
Main entry: intensify, heighten, deepen, compound
Definition: make more intense, stronger, or more marked
Usage: The efforts were intensified, Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her; Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness; This event only deepened my convictions
Definition: combine so as to form a whole; mix
Usage: compound the ingredients
Main entry: compound
Definition: create by mixing or combining
Main entry: compound
Definition: calculate principal and interest
Main entry: compound
Definition: composed of more than one part
Usage: compound leaves are composed of several lobes; compound flower heads
Main entry: colonial, compound
Definition: composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
Usage: coral is a colonial organism
Main entry: compound
Definition: consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
Usage: soap is a compound substance; housetop is a compound word; a blackberry is a compound fruit