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miscible

|mis-ci-ble|

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/ˈmɪsɪbəl/

capable of mixing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'miscible' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'miscibilis,' where 'miscere' meant 'to mix.'

Historical Evolution

'miscibilis' transformed into the French word 'miscible,' and eventually became the modern English word 'miscible.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being mixed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being mixed; specifically, able to mix in all proportions without separating into two phases.

Oil and water are not miscible.

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Last updated: 2025/02/16 12:01