compounded

Describes something that is made up of two or more parts or elements; in a technical context, often refers to substances or materials formed by combining components.

ruОписывает что-то, состоящее из двух или более частей или элементов; в техническом контексте часто относится к веществам или материалам, образованным путём объединения компонентов.esDescribe algo que consta de dos o más partes o elementos; en contextos técnicos, a menudo se refiere a sustancias o materiales formados mediante la combinación de componentes.frDécrit quelque chose composé de deux ou plusieurs parties ou éléments ; dans un contexte technique, se réfère souvent à des substances ou matériaux formés par la combinaison de composants.deBezeichnet etwas, das aus zwei oder mehr Teilen oder Elementen besteht; im technischen Kontext oft Stoffe oder Materialien, die durch das Zusammenfügen von Komponenten entstanden sind.ptDescreve algo formado por duas ou mais partes ou elementos; em contexto técnico, frequentemente se refere a substâncias ou materiais resultantes da combinação de componentes.zh由两个或更多部分或元素组成的；在技术语境中常指由多种成分混合而成的物质或材料。arيصف شيئًا مكوَّنًا من جزأين أو أكثر أو عناصر متعددة؛ وفي السياق التقني غالبًا ما يشير إلى مواد أو مركبات ناتجة عن دمج مكونات.

1. Made worse or more severe B2 formal

   Increased in severity or complexity, often by adding additional factors.

   • The problem was compounded by the lack of funding.
   • His injury was compounded by an infection.
   • The financial crisis was compounded by rising unemployment.

   ruУсугублённыйesagravado, complicadofraggravé / aggravéedeVerschlimmertptAgravadozh加重的arمُتَفَاقِم

   Sinónimos: aggravatedcomplicatedintensifiedworsened

   Antónimos: alleviateddiminishedlessenedmitigatedreducedrelieved

2. Combined or mixed C1 formal

   Formed by combining two or more elements or parts.

   • The medicine was compounded from several herbal extracts.
   • The compound interest was compounded annually.
   • The artist compounded different styles in his painting.

   ruСоставнойescompuesto, combinadofrcomposé, combinédeZusammengesetztptCompostozh复合的arمركّب

   Sinónimos: amalgamatedblendedcombinedcompositecompoundmixed

   Antónimos: puresimpleunmixed

• more compounded comparative form
• most compounded superlative form

A verb meaning to combine or mix elements to form a whole, or to make something worse or more intense.

ruСоединять или смешивать элементы для образования целого, либо ухудшать или усиливать что-либо.esCombinar o mezclar elementos para formar un todo, o agravar o intensificar algo, especialmente un problema o una situación negativa.frMélanger ou combiner des éléments pour former un tout, ou aggraver ou renforcer quelque chose.deElemente zu einem Ganzen verbinden oder mischen; etwas verschlimmern oder verstärken.ptCombinar ou misturar elementos para formar um todo; agravar ou intensificar algo, geralmente algo negativo.zh将多个元素连接或混合以形成一个整体；也可指使情况变得更糟或更强烈。arيجمع أو يخلط عناصر لتكوين كلٍّ واحد، أو يزيد الشيء سوءًا أو يشدّده.

1. Make worse C1 formal

   To make a problem or situation worse or more intense.

   • His financial troubles were compounded by the loss of his job.
   • The heavy rain compounded the flooding in the area.
   • Her anxiety was compounded by lack of sleep.

   ruУсугубитьesagravarfrAggraverdeverschlimmernptAgravarzh加剧arتفاقم المشكلة

   Sinónimos: add toaggravateamplifyaugmentexacerbateintensifyworsen

   Antónimos: abatealleviateameliorateeaseimprovelessenmitigaterelieveremedysoothe

2. Combine elements C1 formal

   To mix or combine two or more elements together to form a whole.

   • The chemist compounded several substances to create the medicine.
   • They compounded their efforts to finish the project on time.
   • The recipe requires you to compound the dry ingredients first.

   ruСмешиватьescombinar elementosfrComposer, combinerdeVermischenptCombinarzh混合arيمزج

   Sinónimos: amalgamateblendcombinefuseincorporatemergemixunite

   Antónimos: divideseparatesplit

3. Calculate interest C2 formal

   To calculate interest on both the principal and previously accumulated interest.

   • The bank compounds interest on savings accounts quarterly.
   • If you compound the interest annually, the total grows faster.
   • Investors benefit when returns are compounded over time.

   ruНачислять сложный процентescomponer interésfrcomposer (des intérêts)deZinseszins berechnenptCalcular juros compostoszh计算复利arحساب الفائدة المركبة

   Sinónimos: capitalize

• compounded past participle
• compounded past simple
• compounding present participle
• compounds third person singular