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Compounded: meaning, definitions and examples

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compounded

 

[ kษ™mหˆpaสŠndษ™d ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

financial terms

Compounded refers to the process of adding interest to the principal amount of a loan or deposit, so that from that moment on, the interest that has been added also earns interest. This process can significantly increase the amount of money earned or owed over time.

Synonyms

aggregated, combined, merged

Examples of usage

  • Interest on the savings account is compounded monthly.
  • He learned that his investment would be compounded annually.
  • The loan amount is compounded quarterly.
  • Her interest is compounded, leading to a larger sum over the years.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing mixtures

Compounded can also describe something that is made up of two or more parts or elements. This term is often used in chemistry and pharmacology to indicate a mixture of different substances.

Synonyms

blended, composed, constituted

Examples of usage

  • The compounded medication was tailored for the patient's specific needs.
  • He used a compounded formula to enhance the solution.
  • The chemist prepared a compounded mixture for the experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "compounded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น composto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเฅ‹เคœเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verknรผpft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komponan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะฐะดะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zล‚oลผony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ค‡ๅˆใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท composรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compuesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bileลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผํ•ฉ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคๅˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdruลพen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birgษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compuesto

Etymology

The term 'compounded' originates from the Latin word 'componere', which means 'to put together'. This Latin word is a combination of 'com-', meaning 'together', and 'ponere', meaning 'to place'. The usage of 'compound' in English dates back to the 14th century, initially referring to the combining of elements or substances. Over the centuries, the meaning of the word expanded into various fields, including finance, where it describes the growth of investments through compounded interest. In chemistry, it refers to the combination of different elements to form a new substance. The modern usage encompasses these definitions, showcasing the versatility of the term in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,591 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.