compounded

adj. made of two or more different parts or materials that have been joined together.

adj. composed of two or more separate elements; a composite or complex structure resulting from the interaction of multiple parts.

“The new material is a compounded plastic that is both strong and flexible.”

“The researcher examined the compounded substance under a microscope to identify how the individual polymers had bonded during the cooling process.”

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v. to make a difficult situation even worse by adding more problems to it.

v. to increase or intensify a negative situation by adding further complicating factors. Usually used in the passive voice.

“The team's problems were compounded by the fact that their best player was injured.”

“The economic crisis was compounded by a sudden rise in oil prices, leaving the government with very few options for recovery.”

v. when interest is calculated on both the original money and the interest already earned.

v. to calculate interest on both the principal amount and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

“The interest on your savings account is compounded monthly.”

“Because the debt was compounded annually over a decade, the final amount owed was significantly higher than the initial loan.”

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