| compound1 |
made up of two or more parts or elements. [6 definitions] |
| compound sentence |
a sentence made of two or more independent clauses. The sentences are joined by a conjunction or semicolon. "The sky darkened, and the wind howled" is a compound sentence. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| comprehension |
the act, process, or result of comprehending; understanding. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. [3 definitions] |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. [3 definitions] |
| compulsory |
required or necessary. |
| compute |
to figure out or calculate by using arithmetic. [2 definitions] |
| computer |
an electronic device that is used to store and sort information and work with data at a high speed. |
| computer graphics |
images produced by a computer than can be displayed on the screen or printed. |
| computer lab |
a room where there are many computers. Computer labs are often found in schools and libraries and can usually be used for free. |
| computer language |
a system of words and symbols that is used to program a computer; code. There are hundreds of computer languages, such as C, Cheetah, and JavaScript. |
| computer science |
the science and study of computers, including how they are made and how they work. |
| computer virus |
a code added to a computer program that can attach itself to and seriously damage other programs. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's main interests. |
| con- |
a prefix that means "with" or "together." |
| concave |
curved inward like the inside of a bowl. (Compare with "convex.") |
| conceal |
to hide or keep hidden from sight. |
| concede |
to admit the truth or justice of. [2 definitions] |