Meaning of compound
Definition of compound
(adj)
composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes"; "compound flower heads"
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts; "soap is a compound substance"; "housetop is a compound word"; "a blackberry is a compound fruit"
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony; "coral is a colonial organism"
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
(verb)
make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified"; "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions"
put or add together; "combine resources"