uncompound

/ˌʌnˈkɒmpɔʊnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not compounded or combined; not made up of parts joined together

“The uncompound word ‘book’ has only one root word.”

2. noun

a word that cannot be divided into simpler words

“The dictionary listed ‘uncompound’ as a rare example of an uncompound noun.”

Synonyms

  • simple
  • uncombined

Antonyms

  • combined
  • compound