Standard Lemma guide

decompound

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /dɪˈkɒmpaʊnd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Compound of what is already compounded; compounded a second time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: compound-of, not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Several times compounded or divided

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • decompound leaf/stem

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: decomposite

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A decomposite.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To compound or mix with that which is already compound; to recompound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To reduce to constituent parts; to decompose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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6

adjective satellite

Meaning 6

of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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History

Etymology

From de- + compound.