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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Ads will invite individuals to speak on the phone with a hired “healthcare professional” who will rubber-stamp a prescription and authorize the compounded medication to be shipped directly to the unwitting patient.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Baldwin has built something rare in insurance distribution: a genuine data and platform advantage, compounded over 15 years, led by a team with a clear and differentiated vision,” Dell said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
And that was compounded by the Rams’ travel plans being widely panned after their sluggish defeat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Recognizing that 9/11’s horrors compounded over the years does not degrade the memory of its initial victims.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The place was thick with the odor compounded of paint, linseed oil, and turpentine—and after a few moments the subtle aroma of stale beer.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
