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compound vs synthetic

synthetic vs compound

compound and synthetic both are nouns.

compound and synthetic both are adjectives.

compound is a verb but synthetic is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compound Yes Yes Yes No
synthetic Yes Yes No No
As nouns, synthetic is a hyponym of compound; that is, synthetic 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
  • synthetic: a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
compound (noun) synthetic (noun)
an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
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) synthetic (adjective)
composed of more than one part of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
not genuine or natural
artificial as if portrayed in a film
compound (verb) synthetic (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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