As adjectives the difference between single and uncompounded
is that
single is not accompanied by anything else; one in number while
uncompounded is not compounded.
As a noun single
is a 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
As a verb single
is to identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to
single out or to
single (something)
out.