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incense vs compound

compound vs incense

incense and compound both are nouns.

incense is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

incense and compound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incense Yes No Yes No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of incense; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than incense:
  • incense: a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of incense include chemical compound.
incense (noun) compound (noun)
the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned 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
incense (adjective) 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
incense (verb) compound (verb)
make furious put or add together
perfume especially with a censer 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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