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

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 notes

In plain EnglishMade worse or bigger because more things were added on top.

Common pairings

compounded by compounded interest

Word forms

more compounded comparative, most compounded superlative

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Rhymes for compounded

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Frequently asked questions

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.