Compound and Component

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Compound

Compound noun - A distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things.
Usage example: mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound
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Component is an antonym for compound.
Nearby Words: compounded, compounding

Component

Component noun - One of the parts that make up a whole.
Usage example: each set is composed of several distinct components
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Compound is an antonym for component.
Nearby Word: componentry
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human human compound human component
rare rare compound rare component
specific specific compound specific component
powerful powerful compound powerful component
Other adjectives: actual, large, big, main, secret, necessary, organic, new, explosive.
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