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compound vs incense

incense vs compound

compound and incense both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but incense is not an adjective.

compound and incense both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
incense Yes No Yes No
As nouns, incense is a hyponym of compound; that is, incense 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
  • incense: a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
compound (noun) incense (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
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) incense (adjective)
composed of more than one part
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) incense (verb)
put or add together make furious
make more intense, stronger, or more marked perfume especially with a censer
combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
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