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compound vs complex

complex vs compound

compound and complex both are nouns.

compound and complex both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but complex is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
complex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, complex is a hyponym of compound; that is, complex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compound:
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  • complex: a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
compound (noun) complex (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
compound (adjective) complex (adjective)
composed of more than one part complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts difficult to analyze or understand
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
compound (verb) complex (verb)
put or add together
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
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