Pronunciation: /ˈkɑ mpaʊnd vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Compound Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A class of verbs comprising two or more words, often incorporating irregular and phrasal forms, present a considerable obstacle to clear comprehension. It is necessary to avoid these undesirable compound verbs, as their complex structures make them exceptionally difficult to study and utilize. They are to be considered more difficult to comprehend than irregular verbs.
Significance:
• It identifies “compound verbs” as a complex and problematic feature of English.
• It presents them as inherently difficult to comprehend and utilize due to structure.
• It emphasizes the belief that should be avoided to improve clarity and precision in communication.
• It highlights that “compound verbs” include or comprise problematic verbs, such as “irregular” and “phrasal verbs.”
Definition:
1. Compound Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A class of verbs comprising two or more words, often incorporating irregular and phrasal forms, present a considerable obstacle to clear comprehension. It is necessary to avoid these undesirable compound verbs, as their complex structures make them exceptionally difficult to study and utilize. They are to be considered more difficult to comprehend than irregular verbs.
Significance:
• It identifies “compound verbs” as a complex and problematic feature of English.
• It presents them as inherently difficult to comprehend and utilize due to structure.
• It emphasizes the belief that should be avoided to improve clarity and precision in communication.
• It highlights that “compound verbs” include or comprise problematic verbs, such as “irregular” and “phrasal verbs.”
Examples:
• “The existence of compound verbs makes studying the English language significantly more challenging.”
• “It is a common practice to avoid the use of compound verbs to prevent errors.”
• “The intricate form of compound verbs often obscures the veritable significance of a phrase.”
• “The difficulty that compound verbs present makes them a veritably undesirable element of language.”
• “The complexity of compound verbs surpasses even that of irregular verbs.”
• “The existence of compound verbs makes studying the English language significantly more challenging.”
• “It is a common practice to avoid the use of compound verbs to prevent errors.”
• “The intricate form of compound verbs often obscures the veritable significance of a phrase.”
• “The difficulty that compound verbs present makes them a veritably undesirable element of language.”
• “The complexity of compound verbs surpasses even that of irregular verbs.”
by Dmitrio January 13, 2025
Get the compound verbsmug. The wound of compounding is the wound of an open fracture. It is a bit of a throwback to the old terminology of "compound fracture." Surgeons often refer to the wound overlying the fracture as the "wound of compounding."
by ohal0012 December 23, 2021
Get the Wound of Compoundingmug. When two (whole) words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning.
(This new meaning can be wildly different from what the original two words mean on their own).
Additionally, there are three different kinds of Compound Words: Open, Closed, and Hyphenated.
Closed compound words have no spaces. Open compound words have separation between the two (or three) words. Hyphenated compound words have hyphens between words.
(Closed Compound Words):
Justice- Just, Ice,
Bargain- Bar, gain,
Kidnapping- Kid, Napping,
Grandparent- Grand, Parent,
Babysit- Baby, Sit,
Pineapple- Pine, Apple,
(Open Compound Words):
(While there’s a physical space between open compound words, the meanings of the two words have been combined. This is why they are still considered Compound.)
Examples:
Cell Phone- Cell, Phone,
First Aid- First, Aid,
Common Sense- Common, Sense,
Real Estate- Real, Estate,
Life Jacket- Life, Jacket,
Rib Cage- Rib, Cage,
Hot Dog- Hot, Dog,
Cotton Candy- Cotton, Candy,
(Hyphenated Compound Words):
Well-being- Well, Being,
Word-of-mouth- Word, Mouth, Of,
Up-to-date- Up, date, to,
(This new meaning can be wildly different from what the original two words mean on their own).
Additionally, there are three different kinds of Compound Words: Open, Closed, and Hyphenated.
Closed compound words have no spaces. Open compound words have separation between the two (or three) words. Hyphenated compound words have hyphens between words.
(Closed Compound Words):
Justice- Just, Ice,
Bargain- Bar, gain,
Kidnapping- Kid, Napping,
Grandparent- Grand, Parent,
Babysit- Baby, Sit,
Pineapple- Pine, Apple,
(Open Compound Words):
(While there’s a physical space between open compound words, the meanings of the two words have been combined. This is why they are still considered Compound.)
Examples:
Cell Phone- Cell, Phone,
First Aid- First, Aid,
Common Sense- Common, Sense,
Real Estate- Real, Estate,
Life Jacket- Life, Jacket,
Rib Cage- Rib, Cage,
Hot Dog- Hot, Dog,
Cotton Candy- Cotton, Candy,
(Hyphenated Compound Words):
Well-being- Well, Being,
Word-of-mouth- Word, Mouth, Of,
Up-to-date- Up, date, to,
Most native English speakers don't give compound words much thought...because we're so overly familiar with them in every day speech. However...Compound words are a great testament to how bizarre (and often hilarious) the English language can be.
Like think about the distinct departure in meaning between say: kidnapping vs. kid napping or one nightstand vs. one night stand, Or what about how we decided to define generational age with words like "Grand" or "Great?" (I.E. Great-Great-Grandparent). We all know there's nothing grand about aging itself, and not everyone's grandparents qualify as "grand" either. "Hot dog" is another little adventure.
There is so much about the world that's wonderful and weird sitting in front of us, but we miss out because we don't pay attention to what's overly familiar.
Like think about the distinct departure in meaning between say: kidnapping vs. kid napping or one nightstand vs. one night stand, Or what about how we decided to define generational age with words like "Grand" or "Great?" (I.E. Great-Great-Grandparent). We all know there's nothing grand about aging itself, and not everyone's grandparents qualify as "grand" either. "Hot dog" is another little adventure.
There is so much about the world that's wonderful and weird sitting in front of us, but we miss out because we don't pay attention to what's overly familiar.
by Olive989 March 27, 2023
Get the Compound Wordsmug. Warren: So cool you got this great new job from a contact you made almost 20 years ago.
Bruce: Ya, I met her at a networking event in 2006 right after my first promotion to get invited a trade show she hosted. Love that we stayed in touch and she recommended me for this role.
Warren: That's White Collar Compound Interest paying off, Brosef.
Bruce: Ya, I met her at a networking event in 2006 right after my first promotion to get invited a trade show she hosted. Love that we stayed in touch and she recommended me for this role.
Warren: That's White Collar Compound Interest paying off, Brosef.
by Mike109999 September 2, 2023
Get the White Collar Compound Interestmug. When your relatively small fuck-up balloons into a much, much larger fuck-up as a result of other people's fuck-up.
If the plumber hadn't of fucked up, and the building super hadn't fucked up, my giant fucked up turd wouldn't have flooded the basement. It's compounded fuckedupedness.
by Walter_Sobchak47 August 9, 2022
Get the compounded fuckedupednessmug. A.k.a. finely-pulverized talc. A substance utilized when you want to find out who's been cutting the cheese, but nobody's willing to 'fess up; the simple procedure involves having everyone strip down and stretch out on their stomachs, whereupon you sprinkle a moderate dusting of baby-powder on the lower half of their ass-cheeks, then watch for a "puffball eruption" --- busted!
Using fart-detecting compound can indeed be an excellent way of reliably determining "who did it", but you will want to be wary about slapping said odiferous-offender's butt afterwards, especially if you're an attractive female --- as you are all too aware, many dudes actually **enjoy** getting spanked by a cute gal (we find it fun and hilariously amusing, plus it makes us horny), and so your hot-headed attempt at getting back at said "whistleblower" may actually "backfire" --- literally! (Pun not intended, but certainly spot-on appropriate in this instance!) Said gassy dude --- and by extension, one or more of his other buddies in the room --- may then begin actively "tuning up the brass band" (and possibly even chow down on baked beans or other gas-producing delicacies to ensure an ample/continuous "supply" ) so as to "earn" smartly-administered swats from you, eventually leaving you with stinging palms and a major headache from da resulting stench.
by QuacksO December 4, 2018
Get the fart-detecting compoundmug. A type of Trauma that you get from watching Adrasdea's SHIT videos.
Adrasdea insists that this is NOT the same as Complex PTSD and anyone who says otherwise (including medical professionals) are wrong!
Adrasdea insists that this is NOT the same as Complex PTSD and anyone who says otherwise (including medical professionals) are wrong!
by Professor McCurious July 2, 2021
Get the Compound PTSDmug.