Simple meaning
What does Compound mean?
compound means made from two or more parts.
Dictionary definition
A word made by joining two or more smaller words or parts into one term.
Example sentences
Compound in a sentence
easy
Sunflower is a compound word.
medium
Some compounds are written as one word.
hard
Knowing compounds can help with spelling and meaning clues.
Synonyms
Words like Compound
combined wordA simple phrase for a compound word.
joined formFocuses on parts put together.
Antonyms
Opposite words
simple wordA simple word is not built from joined words.
single rootHas one main root instead of a joined form.
Word family
Compound word family
Base word
compound
noun
compounds
Words formed by joining parts.
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In language arts, what does compound mean?
compound means compound means made from two or more parts.
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