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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

uncompounded

/ˌʌnkɒmpaʊndɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does uncompounded mean?

adjective

Not compounded; not made up of two or more words joined together; simple.

Example

"The uncompounded phrase 'break a leg' is a common idiomatic expression."

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