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heterodyne vs compound

compound vs heterodyne

heterodyne is not a noun while compound is a noun.

heterodyne and compound both are adjectives.

heterodyne and compound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heterodyne No Yes Yes No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, compound is a hypernym of heterodyne; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than heterodyne:
  • 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
  • compound: combine so as to form a whole; mix
Other hypernyms of heterodyne include combine.
heterodyne (noun) compound (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
heterodyne (adjective) compound (adjective)
of or relating to the beat produced by heterodyning two oscillations 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
heterodyne (verb) compound (verb)
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 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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