ingredient
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noun \in-ˈgrē-dē-ənt\Definition of INGREDIENT
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture : constituent
— ingredient adjective
See Examples of INGREDIENT
- He uses only the finest ingredients in his cooking.
- the ingredients of a salad
- the ingredients in the soap
- Honesty is an essential ingredient of a successful marriage.
- The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
Origin of INGREDIENT
Middle English, from Latin ingredient-, ingrediens, present participle of ingredi to go into, from in- + gradi to go — more at grade
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to INGREDIENT
- Synonyms
- building block, component, constituent, factor, element, member
- Antonyms
- whole
See Synonym Discussion at element
Rhymes with INGREDIENT
in·gre·di·ent
noun \in-ˈgrēd-ē-ənt\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INGREDIENT
: something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture <formula which will have just about the same ingredients as mother's milk—Morris Fishbein>
—ingredient adjective
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