1. made up of two or more parts or elements
2. increased in severity or complexity

1. past tense and past participle of compound; made worse or more severe
2. past tense and past participle of compound; combined or mixed together

Examples

• The storm compounded the flooding problems in the city.
• Her injury was compounded by the delay in medical treatment.
• The pharmacist compounded a special medication for the patient.
• The compounded interest grew significantly over ten years.
• His financial troubles were compounded by job loss.
• The chemist compounded several elements to create the new substance.
• The compounded fracture required immediate surgery.