composed of more than one part; compound leaves are composed of several lobes; compound flower heads'

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

[ Syn: chemical compound ]

an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)

consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts; soap is a compound substance; housetop is a compound word; a blackberry is a compound fruit'

composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; coral is a colonial organism

[ Syn: colonial ]

make more intense, stronger, or more marked; The efforts were intensified, Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her; Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness; This event only deepened my convictions

[ Syn: intensify , heighten , deepen ]

put or add together; combine resources

[ Syn: combine ]

calculate principal and interest

create by mixing or combining

combine so as to form a whole; mix; compound the ingredients

[ Syn: combine ]