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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

compounding

/kɒmpaʊndɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does compounding mean?

noun

The process of combining two or more words to form a new word, or a word that is formed by combining two or more words. This can be done to create a new word with a specific meaning or to emphasize a particular aspect of the original words.

Example

"The term 'bookshelf' is an example of compounding, where 'book' and 'shelf' are combined to form a new word."

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