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mixture

/ˈmɪkstʃə/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A combination of different substances or elements, usually in equal proportions.

    - "The chef created a delicious mixture of spices for the stew."
    - "The painter used a palette of various colors as a mixture for his artwork."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with mixture
curves , peruses , rehearses
Homonyms
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  1. Mixture (en) : Noun, a combination of different substances or elements

  2. Mixture (en) : Verb, to blend or mix together

  3. Misuse (en) : Noun, improper or incorrect use of something

Homophones
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  1. Mixture (en) : Noun, a combination of different substances or elements

  2. Mixture (en) : Verb, to blend or mix together

  3. Misuse (en) : Noun, improper or incorrect use of something

Variants
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mixture , mixture stop , mixtures , bordeaux mixture , bordeaux mixtures , cough mixture
Forms
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Mixtures, Mixt, Mixtures

Etymology
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From the Old French word 'mixture' meaning 'a blending' or 'a commingling'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'mixture' in English was in the 14th century?

  2. The term 'cocktail' is derived from the Old French word 'coq taille', meaning 'mixed', due to the practice of mixing different ingredients in a glass.

Related Concepts
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  1. Blend: The process of combining different substances or elements to create a new substance or mixture.

  2. Composition: The arrangement of different elements or parts to form a whole.

  3. Synthesis: The process of combining different elements or ideas to form a new whole.

Culture
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In literature, 'mixture' has been used metaphorically to describe the blending of different genres or themes. In art, it can refer to the use of various colors or textures in a painting or sculpture. In music, it can describe the blending of different melodies or rhythms.

How to Memorize "mixture"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bowl with different ingredients being added and stirred together to create a mixture.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'mixture' with the image of a blender or a pot of simmering stew.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'M-I-X-T-U-R-E' to remember the meaning: 'M' for mixture, 'I' for ingredients, 'X' for combining, 'T' for creating a new substance, 'U' for unique, 'R' for result, and 'E' for enjoyment.

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