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compound

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

أمثلة

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The word 'notebook' is a compound word made of 'note' and 'book'.

The word 'notebook' is a compound word made of 'note' and 'book'.

2

The scientist explained the compound nature of the new material.

The scientist explained the compound nature of the new material.

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It's just a compound problem that we can solve together.

It's just a compound problem that we can solve together.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
compound
Verb
compound
صفة
compound
مرتبط
composition
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Company'. A company is a group of people joined together; a 'compound' thing is a group of parts joined together.

اختبار سريع

A ______ sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a word like 'and' or 'but'.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: compound

أمثلة

1

The word 'notebook' is a compound word made of 'note' and 'book'.

everyday

The word 'notebook' is a compound word made of 'note' and 'book'.

2

The scientist explained the compound nature of the new material.

formal

The scientist explained the compound nature of the new material.

3

It's just a compound problem that we can solve together.

informal

It's just a compound problem that we can solve together.

4

Students must identify the compound subjects in these sentences.

academic

Students must identify the compound subjects in these sentences.

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The bank offers a high rate of compound interest on this account.

business

The bank offers a high rate of compound interest on this account.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
compound
Verb
compound
صفة
compound
مرتبط
composition

تلازمات شائعة

compound interest compound interest
compound word compound word
compound sentence compound sentence
compound fracture compound fracture
chemical compound chemical compound

العبارات الشائعة

compound interest

interest calculated on both the principal and the accumulated interest

compound sentence

a sentence with more than one subject or predicate

compound eye

an eye made of many small lenses, like an insect's eye

يُخلط عادةً مع

compound vs component

A component is just one part of a whole, while compound describes the whole thing made of parts.

compound vs complex

Complex means something is difficult or has many parts, but compound specifically means parts joined into one unit.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

In English grammar, this word is very common when describing words or sentences. In finance, it is almost always paired with 'interest'.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'compound' when they simply mean 'difficult'. Also, remember that as an adjective, it usually comes before the noun.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Company'. A company is a group of people joined together; a 'compound' thing is a group of parts joined together.

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أصل الكلمة

From Latin 'componere', which means 'to put together' (com- 'together' + ponere 'to put').

أنماط نحوية

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before nouns) Non-gradable adjective (you usually cannot say 'more compound')
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السياق الثقافي

Understanding 'compound interest' is a key part of financial literacy in English-speaking cultures.

اختبار سريع

A ______ sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a word like 'and' or 'but'.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: compound

قواعد ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

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