complication |
the act of complicating. [3 definitions] |
compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. [5 definitions] |
complimentary |
expressing or conveying a compliment. [2 definitions] |
comply |
to act in agreement with or obedience to a wish, request, requirement, or rule (often fol. by "with"). |
component |
a part or element of a whole; constituent. [2 definitions] |
compose |
to form or combine into a whole. [6 definitions] |
composer |
one who composes, esp. music. |
composite |
composed of separate elements or factors. [5 definitions] |
composition |
the act of composing. [7 definitions] |
compost |
a mixture of decaying organic matter, such as dead leaves or manure, that is used as fertilizer or mulch. [4 definitions] |
composure |
calmness of mind or manner; self-possession. |
compound1 |
made up of two or more parts or elements. [12 definitions] |
compound sentence |
a sentence composed of two or more independent clauses, which are usu. linked by a conjunction, such as "The sky darkened and the wind howled". |
comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. [3 definitions] |
comprehension |
the act, process, or product of comprehending; understanding. [3 definitions] |
comprehensive |
wide or all-inclusive in range or scope. [3 definitions] |
compress |
to press into less space, or condense as though pressing together. [4 definitions] |
comprise |
to include. [2 definitions] |
compromise |
a settlement of differences by partial concession of demands by each party, or the result of such a settlement. [7 definitions] |
compulsory |
required or obligatory. [2 definitions] |
compute |
to calculate by mathematical operations. [5 definitions] |