Word
admixture
Phoneticsad·mix·ture
UK/ɐdmˈɪkstʃɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small amount of one thing mixed into another thing, or the mix that you get.
n. a minor element blended into a larger whole, or the resulting mixture.
Examples
“This paint has an admixture of blue in it.”
“The soup has an admixture of coconut milk that makes it creamy and slightly sweet.”
“The novel succeeds through an admixture of history and invention, blending careful research with imagined scenes that feel true to the period.”
Examples
simple
“This paint has an admixture of blue in it.”
contextual
“The soup has an admixture of coconut milk that makes it creamy and slightly sweet.”
complex
“The novel succeeds through an admixture of history and invention, blending careful research with imagined scenes that feel true to the period.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “admixture” in context.
Verb
01. admixture adds
“A slight admixture of irony adds depth to her essays.”
noun + verb
02. admixture enriches
“An admixture of cultures enriches the life of the city.”
noun + verb
03. admixture lends
“An admixture of French lends elegance to the menu.”
noun + verb
04. admixture occurs
“Genetic admixture occurs where populations have long interacted.”
noun + verb
05. contain admixture
“The alloy contains an admixture of copper to improve conductivity.”
verb + noun
Noun
06. admixture of cultures
“The city thrives on a lively admixture of cultures.”
noun + prep + noun
07. admixture of elements
“The soil is a natural admixture of sand and clay.”
noun + prep + noun
08. admixture of genes
“The population shows an admixture of genes from two ancestries.”
noun + prep + noun
09. admixture of styles
“The building is an intriguing admixture of styles.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a curious admixture of styles
“The gallery shows a curious admixture of styles from different eras.”
11. a rich admixture of cultures
“The neighbourhood reflects a rich admixture of cultures and languages.”
12. a small admixture of spices
“The curry contains a small admixture of spices from Kerala.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of' to name the substance that was added.
Real-World Examples
“Admixture with local populations was gradual and did not radically alter the genetic landscape, unlike in Britain or the Balkans, where post-Roman migrations had a greater demographic impact.” Etymology
From Latin admixtūra, from admixtus, past participle of admisceō (“to mix in”), from misceō (“to mix”). Analyzable as ad- + mixture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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