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compound vs heterocyclic

heterocyclic vs compound

compound and heterocyclic both are nouns.

compound and heterocyclic both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but heterocyclic is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
heterocyclic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, heterocyclic is a hyponym of compound; that is, heterocyclic 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
  • heterocyclic: a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
compound (noun) heterocyclic (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
compound (adjective) heterocyclic (adjective)
composed of more than one part containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
compound (verb) heterocyclic (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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