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compounds
In a scientific sense, this word evokes a feeling of synthesis and stability, where individual parts lose their original identity to create something entirely new. It suggests a precise, locked-in structure that requires a chemical reaction to break apart.
When used in social or financial contexts, the word carries a heavy, additive weight. It describes a snowball effect where layers of difficulty or value pile up on top of each other, creating a momentum that is difficult to stop or reverse.
Countable when referring to a specific chemical substance or a fenced area of buildings. Uncountable when referring to the general process of compounding interest or adding to a problem.
Meanings
Examples
Water is one of the most common chemical compounds on Earth.
The security guards patrol the perimeter of the embassy compounds daily.
I hope my lack of experience doesn't compound the problem.
The bank compounds the interest monthly on this savings account.
Wait, does this organic compound react with oxygen?
The royal family lived in secluded compounds during the war.
Poor communication only compounds the tension between the two families.
If you reinvest the dividends, the growth compounds over time.