mixture

[miks-cher]

noun

1. a product of mixing.

   Synonyms: compound, combination, blend

2. any combination or blend of different elements, kinds, qualities, etc..

   a mixture of good and bad traits.

   Synonyms: hodgepodge, potpourri, mélange, medley, jumble, miscellany, conglomeration

3. Chemistry, Physics.,  an aggregate of two or more substances that are not chemically united and that exist in no fixed proportion to each other.

4. a fabric woven of yarns combining various colors.

   a heather mixture.

5. the act of mixing or the state of being mixed. mixed.

6. an added element or ingredient; admixture.

mixture

/ ˈmɪkstʃə /

noun

1. the act of mixing or state of being mixed

2. something mixed; a result of mixing

3. chem a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together without any chemical bonding between them

4. pharmacol a liquid medicine in which an insoluble compound is suspended in the liquid

5. music an organ stop that controls several ranks of pipes sounding the upper notes in a harmonic series

6. the mixture of petrol vapour and air in an internal-combustion engine

mixture

1. A composition of two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and are capable of being separated.

Other Word Forms

• supermixture noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mixture¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin mixtūra, from mixt(us) “mingled” (past participle of miscēre “to mingle”; mixed ) + -ūra -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of mixture¹

C16: from Latin mixtūra, from mixtus, past participle of miscēre to mix

Example Sentences

As they wait to see whether and when the National Guard will arrive, city residents this week reacted with a mixture of rage, bafflement and sorrow.

From Los Angeles Times

It involves drilling into the earth and directing a high-pressure mixture of water, sand and chemicals at a rock layer, to release the gas inside.

From BBC

But though Saturday will still be very windy, there will be a mixture of sunny spells and showers.

From BBC

I would activate the yeast with just water first before I add oil, eggs or other liquids to that mixture.

From Salon

Wednesday's concert saw dozens of singers, actors and others gather in London for a mixture of musical performances, speeches and addresses from doctors and journalists working in Gaza.

From BBC

Related Words

• batter 
• blend 
• concoction 
• dough 
• mix 
• soup 
• stew 
• variety