ingredient

Definition

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

Etymology

From Middle French ingredient, from Latin ingrediens, present participle of ingredior (“I go or enter into or onto”).

Example Sentences

• "Holonyms: mixture; whole"
• "Near-synonyms: constituent, component"
• "The ingredients of a Spanish omelette are potatoes, eggs, onion, and a little salt."

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