mixture
|mix/ture|
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/ˈmɪkstʃər/
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/ˈmɪkstʃə/
combination of elements
Etymology
'mixture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'mixtura,' where 'mixtus' meant 'mixed.'
'mixtura' transformed into the Old French word 'misture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'mixture' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a mixing or mingling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a combination of different things.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a combination of different things in which the components are individually distinct.
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
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Noun 2
a substance made by mixing other substances together.
The chemical reaction resulted in a new mixture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35