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recombine vs compound

compound vs recombine

recombine is not a noun while compound is a noun.

recombine is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

recombine and compound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recombine No No Yes No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, compound is a hypernym of recombine; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than recombine:
  • recombine: to combine or put together again
  • compound: put or add together
Other hypernyms of recombine include combine.
recombine (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
recombine (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
recombine (verb) compound (verb)
undergo genetic recombination put or add together
cause genetic recombination make more intense, stronger, or more marked
to combine or put together again combine so as to form a whole; mix
create by mixing or combining
calculate principal and interest
Difference between recombine and compound

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