compound
adjective
composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
compounded
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past participleof compound.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof compound.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
compoundadjectivecomposed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients.
Example Sentences
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Officials say international supply disruptions linked to the Iran war have compounded the problem, with banks struggling to honour letters of credit and some overseas suppliers demanding upfront payment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Earlier this year, Kennedy announced that a group of advisers would assess 14 peptides and then make a recommendation to the FDA about whether they should be allowed to be compounded.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
“That insight, compounded with proven technologies, promises incredibly high efficacy when personalized.”
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
It was 2015, and Gund’s board had just challenged Steve and Rich to return Gund to a 15% compounded annual growth rate after several years of slowing sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
While a baby Feral might have caused inconvenience, a baby Ruby had had a more dangerous effect, compounded by the volatility of her nature.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
