COMPOUND WORD
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Compound Word.
Compound Word - as a noun
A word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
Example: "Also common in english is another type of verb-noun (or noun-verb) compound, in which an argument of the verb is incorporated into the verb, which is then usually turned into a gerund, such as breastfeeding, finger-pointing, etc."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compound15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
derivative17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"A compound word is formed by combining two or more words together."
"The term 'compound word' is often used in linguistics."
"In English, examples of compound words include 'rainbow' and 'moonlight'."
"Learning about compound words can improve vocabulary skills."
"The compound word 'skyscraper' refers to a tall building."
