compound
/ˈkɔmpæɔnd/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.18 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A group of buildings where members of the same extended family live together.
adj
Dealing with numbers of various denominations of quantity, or with processes more complex than the simple process.
adj
An octave higher than originally (i.e. a compound major second is equivalent to a major ninth).
Example Sentences
- "A separate building on the west side will house a standby powerhouse and a workshop, and there will be an unroofed compound for compressed air cylinders and water tanks."
- "A total of 75 cycle spaces are being installed at three Greater Anglia stations - [...]. And a secure compound for bicycles is being built at Cambridge North."
- "Shepard: What kind of proof do you have that the major is dangerous? Transmission: Three days ago, we sent two Alliance representatives to meet with him at his compound. They have disappeared. We believe Kyle and his followers killed them. Transmission: That compound is a cult, Shepard. They call him 'Father Kyle' now. He's set himself up as some kind of religious leader."
- "Some 20 supporters managed to get inside the court compounds. About half an hour after the verdict was delivered, they gathered near the Constitutional Court entrance and shouted: "On March 24, use your pen to oust the dictator.""
- "a compound word"
- "Compound substances are made up of two or more simple substances."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈkɔmpæɔnd/
- British English: /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/