Mixture

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪkstʃər/

Definitions of mixture

noun a substance made by mixing other substances together

Example Sentences

A1 I like to make a mixture of fruits for my breakfast smoothie.

A2 She used a mixture of spices to season the chicken.

B1 The artist created a beautiful painting using a mixture of colors.

B2 The cake recipe called for a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.

C1 The novel was a mixture of romance, mystery, and adventure.

C2 The city's culture is a fascinating mixture of old traditions and modern influences.

Examples of mixture in a Sentence

formal The chemist carefully analyzed the mixture of substances in the test tube.

informal I like to make a mixture of different fruits in my smoothie.

slang Let's create a mixture of songs for our road trip playlist.

figurative His speech was a mixture of humor and seriousness, keeping the audience engaged.

Grammatical Forms of mixture

• plural: mixtures
• comparative: more mixed
• superlative: most mixed
• present tense: mix
• future tense: will mix
• perfect tense: have mixed
• continuous tense: mixing
• singular: mixture
• positive degree: mixed
• infinitive: to mix
• gerund: mixing
• participle: mixed

Origin and Evolution of mixture

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mixture' originated from the Latin word 'mixtura', which is derived from the verb 'mixtus' meaning 'mixed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mixture' has retained its original meaning of combining different elements or substances, but it has also expanded to include a wider range of contexts such as diverse groups of people or ideas coming together.