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compound vs organic compound

organic compound vs compound

compound and organic compound both are nouns.

compound is an adjective but organic compound is not an adjective.

compound is a verb but organic compound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
organic compound Yes No No No
As nouns, organic compound is a hyponym of compound; that is, organic compound 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
  • organic compound: any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
compound (noun) organic compound (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
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) organic compound (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) organic compound (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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