Meaning : A whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts.
Meaning : (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight.
Synonyms : chemical compound
Meaning : An enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient).
Meaning : Composed of more than one part.
Example :
Compound leaves are composed of several lobes.
Compound flower heads.
Meaning : Consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts.
Example :
Soap is a compound substance.
Housetop is a compound word.
A blackberry is a compound fruit.
Meaning : Composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony.
Example :
Coral is a colonial organism.
Synonyms : colonial