Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compd
noun
ˈkɒmpaʊnd
Definition
Compd, short for compound, refers to a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements.
Examples
- Water (H2O) is a simple compd made from hydrogen and oxygen.
- In grammar, a compound sentence combines two independent clauses.
- The medication is a compd of several active ingredients.
Meaning
In a broader context, it can refer to anything made up of two or more parts or elements, particularly in fields like grammar, linguistics, or even in everyday language where things are combined.
Synonyms
- Combination
- Mixture
- Composite