compound

Consisting of two or more parts or elements; in chemistry, relating to a substance formed from two or more elements.

ruСостоящий из двух или более частей или элементов; в химии — относящийся к веществу, образованному из двух или более элементов.esQue está formado por dos o más partes o elementos; en química, relativo a una sustancia formada por dos o más elementos.frComposé de deux ou plusieurs parties ou éléments ; en chimie, relatif à une substance formée de deux ou plusieurs éléments.deAus zwei oder mehr Teilen oder Elementen bestehend; in der Chemie bezogen auf einen Stoff, der aus zwei oder mehr Elementen gebildet ist.ptFormado por duas ou mais partes ou elementos; em química, diz respeito a uma substância constituída por dois ou mais elementos.zh由两个或更多部分或元素组成的；在化学中指由两种或更多元素化合而成的物质。arمكوَّن من جزأين أو أكثر أو عناصر متعددة؛ وفي الكيمياء يُطلق على المادة المتكوِّنة من اتحاد عنصرين أو أكثر.

1. Made of multiple parts B2 formal

   Consisting of two or more parts or elements combined together.

   • The word 'blackboard' is a compound noun.
   • The compound structure of the molecule makes it stable.
   • They live in a compound building with several apartments.

   ruСоставнойescompuestofrcomposédeZusammengesetztptCompostozh复合的arمُركَّب

   同义词: aggregateamalgamatedblendedcombinedcompositeconglomeratefusedmixed

   反义词: simplesingleunitary

2. Increased by combination C1 formal

   Something that is increased or intensified by being combined with something else.

   • The compound interest on the loan grew quickly.
   • The compound effect of the two drugs was dangerous.
   • A compound fracture requires immediate medical attention.

   ruСложныйesCompuesto (aumentado por combinación)fraugmenté par combinaisondeVerstärkt durch KombinationptCompostozh复合的arمُركَّب مُعزَّز

   同义词: aggravatedaggregatedaugmentedcombinedenhancedincreasedintensifiedmultiplied

   反义词: puresimpleunmixed

• more compound comparative form
• most compound superlative form

A noun referring to something that is composed of two or more separate elements, such as a chemical substance, a word, or an enclosed area.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее нечто, состоящее из двух или более отдельных элементов, например, химическое вещество, слово или огороженная территория.esSustantivo que designa algo formado por dos o más elementos distintos, como una sustancia química, una palabra o un recinto cercado.frSubstantif désignant quelque chose de composé de deux ou plusieurs éléments distincts, comme une substance chimique, un mot ou un espace clos.deEin aus zwei oder mehreren Teilen bestehendes Ganzes, z. B. eine chemische Verbindung, ein zusammengesetztes Wort oder ein eingezäuntes Gelände bzw. Wohnkomplex.ptSubstantivo que designa algo formado por dois ou mais elementos separados, como uma substância química, uma palavra ou uma área cercada.zh指由两个或多个部分组成的事物，如化学上的化合物，语言学中的复合词，或围起来的场地/大院。arاسم يدل على شيء يتكون من عنصرين أو أكثر، مثل مادة كيميائية أو كلمة مركبة أو مساحة مسوّرة.

1. Chemical substance B1 formal

   A substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded together.

   • Water is a chemical compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
   • Scientists analyzed the compound in the laboratory.
   • Organic compounds contain carbon atoms.

   ruХимическое соединениеescompuesto químicofrComposé chimiquedeChemische VerbindungptComposto químicozh化合物arمركب كيميائي

2. Enclosed area B2 formal

   An area enclosed by a fence or wall, containing buildings or residences.

   • The military compound was heavily guarded.
   • They lived in a secure compound in the city.
   • The embassy compound is off-limits to the public.

   ruОгороженная территорияesrecinto cercadofrEnceintedeUmzäuntes GeländeptÁrea muradazh围起来的区域arمنطقة مسوَّرة

   同义词: campenclosureprecinctstockadeyard

3. Combination of things B1 formal

   Something made by combining two or more parts or elements.

   • The word 'blackboard' is a compound of 'black' and 'board'.
   • The medicine is a compound of several herbs.
   • The problem is a compound of many smaller issues.

   ruСоединениеescompuestofrcomposé, assemblagedeVerbindungptCompostozh化合物arمُرَكَّب

   同义词: amalgamblendcombinationcompositemergermixturesynthesisunion

• compounds plural form
• compounds' possessive plural form
• compound's possessive singular 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

   同义词: add toaggravateamplifyaugmentexacerbateintensifyworsen

   反义词: 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

   同义词: amalgamateblendcombinefuseincorporatemergemixunite

   反义词: 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

   同义词: capitalize

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