An accumulation of compound interest. / The act of mixing or combining substances to make a compound, such as a medicine

The state or quality of being compound.

present participle of compound

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of compound

plural of compound

Composed of elements; not simple. / (mathematics) Dealing with numbers of various denominations of quantity, or with processes more complex than the simple process.

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined. / An enclosure for secure storage. / A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

Anything made by combining several things. / (chemistry) A substance formed by chemical bonding of two or more elements in definite proportions by weight.

(transitive) To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle with something else.

A person who compounds (mixes ingredients, and tests the result) / One who attempts to bring persons or parties to terms of agreement, or to accomplish ends by compromises.