The difference between Combination and Compound

When used as nouns, combination means the act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining, whereas compound means an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined.

Compound is also verb with the meaning: to form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

Compound is also adjective with the meaning: composed of elements.

check bellow for the other definitions of Combination and Compound

  1. Combination as a noun:

    The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

  2. Combination as a noun:

    An object formed by combining.

  3. Combination as a noun:

    A sequence of numbers or letters used to open a combination lock.

  4. Combination as a noun (mathematics):

    One or more elements selected from a set without regard to the order of selection.

  5. Combination as a noun:

    An association or alliance of people for some common purpose.

  6. Combination as a noun (billiards):

    A combination shot; a billiard; a shot where the cue ball hits a ball that strikes another ball on the table.

  7. Combination as a noun:

    A motorcycle and sidecar.

  8. Combination as a noun:

    A rapid sequence of punches or strikes in boxing or other combat sports.

  1. Compound as a noun:

    an enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

  2. Compound as a noun:

    a group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

  1. Compound as an adjective:

    composed of elements; not simple

    Examples:

    "a compound word"

  2. Compound as an adjective (music):

    An octave higher than originally (i.e. a compound major second is equivalent to a major ninth).

  1. Compound as a noun:

    Anything made by combining several things.

  2. Compound as a noun (chemistry, dated):

    A substance made from any combination elements.

  3. Compound as a noun (chemistry):

    A substance formed by chemical union of two or more ingredients in definite proportions by weight.

  4. Compound as a noun (linguistics):

    A lexeme that consists of more than one stem; compound word; for example , formed from and .

  5. Compound as a noun (rail):

    a , a steam locomotive with both high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders.

  1. Compound as a verb (transitive):

    To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.

    Examples:

    "to compound a medicine"

  2. Compound as a verb (transitive):

    To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.

  3. Compound as a verb (transitive):

    To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.

  4. Compound as a verb (transitive, legal):

    To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.

    Examples:

    "to compound a debt"

  5. Compound as a verb (transitive):

    To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.

  6. Compound as a verb (intransitive):

    To come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration.

  7. Compound as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To compose; to constitute.

  8. Compound as a verb (intransitive, finance):

    To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.

  9. Compound as a verb (transitive):

    To worsen a situation

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