What is another word for compound sentence?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒmpa͡ʊnd sˈɛntəns] (IPA) 
A compound sentence refers to a sentence that includes two or more independent clauses that are connected through coordinating conjunctions, such as "and," "or," or "but." Synonyms for the term "compound sentence" include complex sentences, multi-clause sentences, cumulative sentences, and coordinated sentences. A complex sentence is similar to a compound sentence, except that it contains at least one dependent clause in addition to the independent clause. A cumulative sentence features a string of independent or dependent clauses that add detail or emphasis to the main clause. Coordinated sentences are sentences that contain two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.
