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synthesise vs compound

compound vs synthesise

synthesise is not a noun while compound is a noun.

synthesise is not an adjective while compound is an adjective.

synthesise and compound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
synthesise No No Yes No
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, compound is a hypernym of synthesise; that is, compound is a word with a broader meaning than synthesise:
  • synthesise: combine so as to form a more complex, product
  • compound: put or add together
Other hypernyms of synthesise include combine.
synthesise (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
synthesise (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
synthesise (verb) compound (verb)
combine so as to form a more complex, product 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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