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Compound words

Example of a compound word:

Compoundword

NOSPACES!!!!!!!111111
If the Englishlanguage used more compoundwords:
Declarationofindependence
Nationalhockeyleague
Popmusic
Compound words
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compound verbs

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.”
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.”
by Dmitrio January 13, 2025
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compound Bow

Something that’s similar to a crossbow that archers use

A bow that is compounded
Hey Man do you have your crossbow on you by chance

Nope I am feeling lucky today and have a compound bow today instead ! BROTHA!
by Oneshotduke May 22, 2018
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Doing things out of order - prioritizing the wrong aspect of a project or equation. A variation of “putting the cart before the horse”.
Max was really putting the cult before the compound when he bought a new suit to wear at my wedding before I even invited him.

Jimmy really put the cult before the compound when he bought a German Shepard with huge balls that pisses inside before he bought a house with a yard.
by Max Pop December 3, 2023
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compounded fuckedupedness

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
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White Collar Compound Interest

The exponential growth from positive professional experiences and jobs that grow over the years.
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.
by Mike109999 September 2, 2023
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Compound

Rubbing Alcohol Compound is just called Compound on the streets and people love to sip it.
Hey, what's in the bottle on your bed?

-"it's Compound but it's not mine"
You can't have that here, this is Detox.
*takes and walks away*
-"Fecking betch stole my compound"
by C'est La Vie May 14, 2018
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