polymer vs compound

compound vs polymer

polymer and compound both are nouns.

polymer is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

polymer is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
polymer	Yes	No	No	No
compound	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, compound is a hypernym of polymer; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than polymer:

polymer: a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers
compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

Other hypernyms of polymer include chemical compound.

polymer (noun)	compound (noun)
a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers	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

polymer (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

polymer (verb)	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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