1. the process of combining two or more elements to form a whole
2. the formation of compound words by joining two or more words
Usage: linguistics
3. the process by which interest is calculated on both the principal and previously earned interest
Usage: finance

1. present participle of compound: to make more intense or severe
2. present participle of compound: to combine or mix together

1. involving the combination of multiple elements

Examples

• The compounding of the medication requires precise measurements.
• The compounding of words like ‘basketball’ creates new meanings.
• Compounding interest can significantly increase your savings over time.
• The rain is compounding our traffic problems.
• She is compounding the ingredients for the recipe.
• The compounding effect of multiple factors led to the crisis.
• Compounding pharmacy services are available for custom medications.
• The compounding nature of the problem made it difficult to solve.