uncompounded

/'ʌnkəm'paundid/

Thân thiện

The chemist studies an uncompounded element in its pure form.

Definition

Adjective: * Not constituting a compound; not mixed or combined with other elements; pure or simple in form. This describes something that exists in its basic, single state and is not made up of different parts or ingredients.

Usage

The adjective "uncompounded" is used to describe a substance, element, or concept that is not a mixture or combination. It emphasizes purity, simplicity, and a lack of complexity in composition. * It typically precedes a noun (e.g., uncompounded substance) or follows a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., The element is uncompounded). * It is a formal or technical term, more common in scientific, philosophical, or literary contexts than in everyday conversation.

Examples

• In its uncompounded state, gold is a bright, yellow metal.
• The philosopher sought the uncompounded truth, free from the distortions of opinion.
• This medication contains the uncompounded active ingredient.

Advanced Usage

• "uncompounded joy": A literary phrase describing a pure, undiluted feeling of happiness that is not mixed with any other emotion.
  • Seeing her child succeed filled her with uncompounded joy.

Variants and Related Words

• Compound (verb/noun/adjective): The direct antonym. As a verb: to mix or combine. As a noun/adjective: something formed by combining parts.
• Unadulterated (adjective): Not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; often used figuratively (e.g., ).
• Pure (adjective): Not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material. A more common synonym.
• Simple (adjective): Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. Can overlap with "uncompounded" when meaning "not complex."

Synonyms

• Pure
• Unmixed
• Unalloyed
• Unblended
• Simple
• Elementary

Antonyms

• Compounded
• Mixed
• Blended
• Composite
• Complex
• Alloyed

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not constituting a compound

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unmixed