compounded
/kəmˈpaʊndɪd/
verb
- Made something worse by adding to it or increasing it.
- Stress at work compounded her existing health issues.
- The heavy rain compounded the problems caused by the flooding.
- His late arrival compounded the team's difficulties in finishing the project on time.
- Mixed or combined two or more things together to form a whole.
- She compounded a special blend of herbs for the tea.
- The artist compounded different colors to make a unique shade of purple.
- The pharmacist compounded the ingredients to create a custom medicine.
- Calculated interest on both the original amount and the accumulated interest from previous periods.
- He learned how his investment compounded over twenty years.
- If the loan is compounded annually, you will owe more than with simple interest.
- The bank compounded the interest quarterly on her savings account.
Synonyms
adjective
- Made up of several parts or elements; combined.
- A compounded error in the report led to confusion among the staff.
- The compounded effect of the two medications was stronger than either alone.
- The compounded flavors in the stew created a rich taste.