Admixture

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɪkstʃər/

Definitions of admixture

noun a mixture or combination

Example Sentences

A1 The cake recipe called for an admixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.

A2 The artist used an admixture of colors to create a vibrant painting.

B1 The cultural festival was a lively admixture of music, dance, and food.

B2 The novel explores the admixture of fantasy and reality in a compelling way.

C1 The scientist studied the genetic admixture of different populations to understand their ancestry.

C2 The chef's culinary creations are known for their innovative admixture of flavors and textures.

Examples of admixture in a Sentence

formal The admixture of different cultures in the city has created a diverse and vibrant community.

informal I love the admixture of flavors in this dish, it's so delicious!

slang The party was a wild admixture of people from all walks of life.

figurative His speech was an admixture of truth and exaggeration, making it hard to discern what was real.

Grammatical Forms of admixture

• past tense: admixed
• plural: admixtures
• comparative: more admixed
• superlative: most admixed
• present tense: admixes
• future tense: will admix
• perfect tense: have admixed
• continuous tense: is admixing
• singular: admixture
• positive degree: admixture
• infinitive: to admix
• gerund: admixing
• participle: admixed

Origin and Evolution of admixture

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admixture' originated from Latin, where 'ad' means 'to' and 'mixtus' means 'mixed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'admixture' has retained its original meaning of a mixture or blend of different elements, but it has also come to be used in a more specific sense in fields such as chemistry and genetics.