Discussion
I really dislike the term “compounding” when it comes to anything besides investing. It’s kind of cringe and overused by compounding bros
i see that
curious what's a better for that to enrich my own vocab
Dont like, or dislike terms. Define them. You assume definition of compound as a verb (1a below). I think the author meant it as an adjective.
noun (1)
com·pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd
Synonyms of compound
1
: something formed by a union of elements or parts
especially : a distinct substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportion by weight
a new antibiotic compound
2
a
: a word consisting of components that are words (such as rowboat, high school, devil-may-care)
b
: a word (such as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes
compound
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verb
com·pound käm-ˈpau̇nd kəm-ˈpau̇nd, ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd
compounded; compounding; compounds
transitive verb
1
a
: to pay (interest) on both the accrued interest and the principal
b
: to add to : augment
compound an error
… had several other medical complications that compounded his condition.
—Jeffrey S. Hollis
2
: to form by combining parts
compound a medicine
3
: to put together (parts) so as to form a whole : combine
compound ingredients
… a thick sauce compounded of chilies, garlic, and ginger.
—Andy Birsh
4
a
: to settle amicably : adjust by agreement
b
: to agree for a consideration not to prosecute (an offense)
compound a felony
intransitive verb
1
: to become joined in a compound
2
: to come to terms of agreement
compounded with the enemy for peace
compoundable
käm-ˈpau̇n-də-bəl
kəm-ˈpau̇n-
ˈkäm-ˌpau̇n-
adjective
compounder noun
compound
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adjective
com·pound ˈkäm-ˌpau̇nd käm-ˈpau̇nd kəm-ˈpau̇nd
1
: composed of or resulting from union of separate elements, ingredients, or parts: such as
a
: having the blade divided to the midrib and forming two or more leaflets on a common axis
a compound leaf
b
: composed of united similar elements especially of a kind usually independent
a compound plant ovary
2
: involving or used in a combination
3
a
of a word : made by combining two or more words : constituting a compound (see compound entry 1 sense 2)
"Steamboat" is a compound noun.
b
of a sentence : having two or more main clauses