English dictionary

compounding Meaning & Definition

The plural of compounding is compoundings.

What Does Compounding Mean?

As a verb, compounding means present participle and gerund of compound. As a noun, it means An accumulation of compound interest.

Part of speech	verb, noun
Synonyms	combination, combining and settle
Plural	compoundings

An accumulation of compound interest.
the number of compoundings per year
The act of mixing or combining substances to make a compound, such as a medicine
The use of steam more than once in a steam engine or turbine, in additional low-pressure cylinders etc.

To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts.
to compound a medicine
To assemble (ingredients) into a whole; to combine, mix, or unite.
To modify or change by combination with some other thing or part; to mingle with something else.
To settle by agreeing on less than the claim, or on different terms than those stipulated.
to compound a debt
To settle amicably; to adjust by agreement; to compromise.
To come to terms of agreement; to agree; to settle by a compromise; usually followed by with before the person participating, and for before the thing compounded or the consideration.
To compose; to constitute.
To increase in value with interest, where the interest is earned on both the principal sum and prior earned interest.
To worsen a situation.
Of a horse: to fail to maintain speed.

the number of compoundings per year

to compound a medicine

to compound a debt

compounding

compounding (plural compoundings)

Compounding is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

Close synonyms of compounding are combination, combining and settle. See the full list of compounding synonyms and antonyms.

The plural of compounding is compoundings.