Ingredient

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

Definitions of ingredient

noun a component or element that contributes to a mixture or recipe

Example Sentences

A1 Salt is an important ingredient in cooking.

A2 The main ingredients for this recipe are flour, sugar, and eggs.

B1 Fresh herbs are key ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine.

B2 The secret ingredient in this dish is truffle oil.

C1 Understanding the chemical reactions between ingredients is crucial for baking.

C2 The chef carefully selected each ingredient to create a harmonious flavor profile.

Examples of ingredient in a Sentence

formal The main ingredient in this recipe is fresh basil.

informal I'm missing one key ingredient for this dish - can you pick it up on your way home?

slang Dude, that secret ingredient totally makes this burger next level.

figurative Trust is the essential ingredient in any successful relationship.

Grammatical Forms of ingredient

• plural: ingredients
• comparative: more ingredient
• superlative: most ingredient
• present tense: ingredient
• future tense: will ingredient
• perfect tense: have ingredient
• continuous tense: is ingredient
• singular: ingredient
• positive degree: ingredient
• infinitive: to ingredient
• gerund: ingredient
• participle: ingredient

Origin and Evolution of ingredient

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ingredient' originated from the Latin word 'ingrediens', which means 'entering'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of cooking to refer to the components of a dish, the word 'ingredient' has evolved to be used more broadly to refer to any component or element that is part of a whole.