compounding (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpaʊndɪŋ/
Definition
Making something worse by adding to it; increasing the severity of a problem or situation.
Examples
The drought was compounding the existing food shortages.
His nervousness was compounding with every question he was asked.
The rising interest rates are compounding the difficulties for homeowners.
How to Use compounding
- compounding (verb)
- Making a problem or negative situation worse. — "The economic downturn was compounding the company's existing issues."
- compounding interest (collocation)
- Earning interest on both the principal and previously accumulated interest. — "Investing early allows the power of compounding interest to work for you."
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