Concoction

Pronunciation: /kənˈkɑːkʃən/

Definitions of concoction

noun a mixture or combination of various ingredients or elements

Example Sentences

A1 I made a delicious concoction of fruits for breakfast.

A2 She mixed up a strange concoction of spices for the recipe.

B1 The chef created a unique concoction of flavors for the new menu item.

B2 The scientist's latest concoction could revolutionize the medical field.

C1 The artist's masterpiece was a complex concoction of colors and textures.

C2 The author's writing style is a skillful concoction of wit and wisdom.

Examples of concoction in a Sentence

formal The chef created a unique concoction of herbs and spices for the new dish.

informal I tried making my own concoction of smoothie ingredients, but it didn't turn out so great.

slang My friend mixed up a crazy concoction of energy drinks and soda at the party.

figurative His story seemed like a strange concoction of truth and fiction.

Grammatical Forms of concoction

• past tense: concocted
• plural: concoctions
• comparative: more concocted
• superlative: most concocted
• present tense: concocts
• future tense: will concoct
• perfect tense: has concocted
• continuous tense: is concocting
• singular: concoction
• positive degree: concocted
• infinitive: to concoct
• gerund: concocting
• participle: concocted

Origin and Evolution of concoction

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'concoction' originated from the Latin word 'concoctio', which means to digest or concoct. It later evolved in Middle English to refer to the act of preparing something by mixing various ingredients together.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'concoction' has come to be used more broadly to describe the act of creating or preparing something by combining different elements or ingredients. It is commonly used in the context of cooking, chemistry, and even in a metaphorical sense to describe the creation of a plan or idea.