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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While some of the dishes, like the canned oranges and mixed veggies, were a little disappointing, there's no doubting the quality of the chili and fried taters.
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A mixed-race jury in Neshoba County convicted Killen of manslaughter on the 41st anniversary of the killings.
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The plan suggests a park across from the station, and mixed-use (commercial and residential) buildings at Main Street and Calumet Avenue.
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Polling has had a mixed record in the U.K. and elsewhere.
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The GAO said Tuesday that the system, which has been hobbled by sporadic testing and reliability flaws in some parts, is demonstrating mixed progress.
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Put it all together, though, and the sense emerges of a president aggressively, if somewhat awkwardly, trying to assert himself on the world stage — with mixed success depending on his audience.
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Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (10 grams), mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water, whisked into the simmering dairy, then cooked for 1 minute.
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Even before its ugly conclusion, the race in Montana, a state that has long mixed conservatism with populism, had evolved into an early referendum on Mr. Trump and the Republican health care bill.
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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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