compound definition

1. a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
2. (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
3. an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
4. put or add together
• examples: combine resources
5. calculate principal and interest
6. create by mixing or combining
7. combine so as to form a whole; mix
• examples: compound the ingredients
8. composed of more than one part; compound flower heads"
• examples: compound leaves are composed of several lobes;
9. consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
• examples: soap is a compound substance
• examples: housetop is a compound word
• examples: a blackberry is a compound fruit