Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

compound

3 meanings

→ Made of several parts

→ To make worse by adding to

→ To calculate interest on interest

🔬

Meaning: Made of several parts

Example: "This is a compound sentence."

📈

Meaning: To make worse by adding to

Example: "Don't compound your mistakes."

💰

Meaning: To calculate interest on interest

Example: "Interest compounds annually."