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compound vs heterodyne

heterodyne vs compound

compound is a noun but heterodyne is not a noun.

compound and heterodyne both are adjectives.

compound and heterodyne both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
heterodyne No Yes Yes No
As verbs, heterodyne is a hyponym of compound; that is, heterodyne is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compound:
  • compound: combine so as to form a whole; mix
  • heterodyne: combine (a radio frequency wave) with a locally generated wave of a different frequency so as to produce a new frequency equal to the sum or the difference between the two
Other hyponyms of compound include incorporate, integrate, sulfurette, sulphurette, carburet.
compound (noun) heterodyne (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
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) heterodyne (adjective)
composed of more than one part of or relating to the beat produced by heterodyning two oscillations
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) heterodyne (verb)
put or add together combine (a radio frequency wave) with a locally generated wave of a different frequency so as to produce a new frequency equal to the sum or the difference between the two
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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