compound
/ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd/
noun
something formed by a union of elements or parts; especially : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight
a word consisting of components that are words (such as rowboat, high school, devil-may-care)
a word (such as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes
verb
to pay (interest) on both the accrued interest and the principal
to add to : augment
to form by combining parts
compound an error
adjective
composed of or resulting from union of separate elements, ingredients, or parts: such as
having the blade divided to the midrib and forming two or more leaflets on a common axis
composed of united similar elements especially of a kind usually independent
a compound leaf