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preparation vs compound

compound vs preparation

preparation and compound both are nouns.

preparation is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

preparation is not a verb while compound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preparation Yes No No No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hypernym of preparation; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than preparation:
  • preparation: a substance prepared according to a formula
  • compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Other hypernyms of preparation include chemical compound.
preparation (noun) compound (noun)
activity leading to skilled behavior an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
a substance prepared according to a formula
preparation (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
preparation (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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