non-mixable
|non-mix-a-ble|
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/nɑnˈmɪksəbəl/
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/nɒnˈmɪksəbəl/
(mix)
combine elements
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-mixable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mixable', which comes from 'mix', meaning 'to combine or blend'.
Historical Evolution
'mix' changed from the Old English word 'miscian' and eventually became the modern English word 'mix'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'mix' meant 'to combine or blend', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being mixed or combined.
Oil and water are non-mixable substances.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 15:08