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: such asa : made up of or involving persons differing in race, national origin, religion, or classb : 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
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Examples of mixed in a Sentence
a can of mixed nuts
We ate salads of mixed greens.
They live in a mixed neighborhood.
She's of mixed African and European ancestry.
people of mixed racial origin
His decision got a mixed reaction from the family.
The experiment got mixed results.
Recent Examples of mixed from the Web
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The Figueroa Centre, a mixed-use development, will include over 94,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 22,000 square feet of event space, 220 hotel rooms, 200 condominium units, and 617 parking spaces.
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The 8-and-under mixed relay (Liam Mead, Alyssa Skelly, Antonio Abalama and Mackenzie Martin) won, along with the girls free relay team Jordan Hiers (9-10), Michala Roundtree (11-12), Olivia Clark (13-14) and Georgia Reitzel (15-18).
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The obvious answer is yes; many see the reduction of market inequality as one of the main tasks of the state in a mixed economy.
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Authorities said Biancofiori frequently beat one victim while dressed as a boxer, wearing mixed martial arts-style gloves with hard plastic knuckles, according to the charges.
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He is highly trained in combat techniques and back in 2013 was a mixed martial arts competitor.
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The report said employees had mixed opinions about how the agencies should be structured but were concerned that making USAID a division of the State Department would lead to foreign aid being overly politicized.
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But the evidence on Medicaid and health outcomes is decidedly mixed.
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Reaction from local residents, who voted heavily for Mr. Erdogan’s party — the Justice and Development Party, or A.K.P. — in the most recent elections, was more mixed.
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Origin and Etymology of mixed
Middle English mixte
MIXED Defined for English Language Learners
mixed
playDefinition of mixed for English Language Learners
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: made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined
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: including or involving people of different races or religions
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: including or involving people of both sexes
MIXED Defined for Kids
mixed
playDefinition of mixed for Students
1 : made up of two or more kinds mixed candy
2 : made up of both females and males They sing in a mixed choir.
3 : made up of parts that are very different from one another He has mixed feelings about moving away.
Medical Dictionary
mixed
playMedical 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
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