mixed

mixed

adjective \ˈmikst\

Definition of MIXED

1

: combining characteristics of more than one kind; specifically : combining features of two or more systems of government <a mixed constitution>

2

: made up of or involving individuals or items of more than one kind: as

a : made up of or involving persons differing in race, national origin, religion, or class

b : made up of or involving individuals of both sexes <mixed company>

3

: including or accompanied by inconsistent, incompatible, or contrary elements <mixed emotions> <received mixed reviews> <a mixed blessing>

4

: deriving from two or more races or breeds <a stallion of mixed blood>

Examples of MIXED

1. a can of mixed nuts
2. We ate salads of mixed greens.
3. They live in a mixed neighborhood.
4. She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
5. people of mixed racial origin
6. His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
7. The experiment got mixed results.

Origin of MIXED

Middle English mixte

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to MIXED

Synonyms

cold-blooded (or coldblood), cross, crossbred, hybrid, mongrel

Antonyms

blooded, full-blood, full-blooded, purebred, thoroughbred

Related Words

grade, half-bred; dihybrid, trihybrid; crossed, hybridized, interbred, outcrossed

Near Antonyms

pedigreed (or pedigree); inbred, linebred, straightbred

Rhymes with MIXED

fixed, twixt

mixed

adjective \ˈmikst\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MIXED

1

: combining features or exhibiting symptoms of more than one condition or disease <a mixed tumor>

2

: producing more than one kind of secretion <mixed salivary glands>