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whole vs compound

compound vs whole

whole and compound both are nouns.

whole and compound both are adjectives.

whole is not a verb while compound is a verb.

whole is an adverb but compound is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whole Yes Yes No Yes
compound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, compound is a hyponym of whole; that is, compound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than whole:
  • whole: all of something including all its component elements or parts
  • compound: a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
Other hyponyms of whole include unit, complex, composite.
whole (noun) compound (noun)
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
all of something including all its component elements or parts 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
whole (adjective) compound (adjective)
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete composed of more than one part
(of siblings) having the same parents consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
acting together as a single undiversified whole
not injured or harmed
whole (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
whole (adverb) compound (adverb)
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely
Difference between whole and compound

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