adjective
Uncommon
compounded
Compounded (adjective) means Made up of combined parts, or increased through repeated combination. Example: “Her stress was compounded by a lack of sleep.”
adjective
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Made up of combined parts, or increased through repeated combination.
"Her stress was compounded by a lack of sleep."
How to use compounded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade worse or bigger because more things were added on top.
Common pairings
compounded by
compounded interest
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more compounded
- Superlative
- most compounded
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What does “compounded” mean?
The word “compounded” means made up of combined parts, or increased through repeated combination. In plain terms, made worse or bigger because more things were added on top.
How do you use “compounded” in a sentence?
Here is “compounded” used in a sentence: “Her stress was compounded by a lack of sleep.”
What part of speech is “compounded”?
“Compounded” is an adjective.
Is “compounded” a common word?
“Compounded” is an uncommon word in modern English.
