NONCOMPOUND Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

noncompound

adjective

Definition of noncompound

as in simple

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The best power pop is simple, direct, and memorable, in both words and sound.

— Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
The lack of close coordination between these simple details undermines the structure’s coherence and intent.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of simple

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Sellke, Shi, and Wang then showed that after a certain number of shuffles (which depended on how many cards were in the deck), the overlap between the decks’ regions of unmixed cards disappeared at an exponential rate.

— John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
Baking the cake unmixed creates a deliciously gooey cake that is crumbly and buttery on top.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of unmixed

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