mixture
UK: ˈmɪkstʃə | US: ˈmɪkstʃər
n. a substance made by combining other substances together
n. the act or process of mixing
n. a combination of different qualities, things, or emotions
The word "mixture" originates from the Latin mixtura, derived from mixtus (past participle of miscēre, meaning "to mix"). The suffix -tura (later adapted to -ture in English) denotes the result of an action. Over time, "mixture" evolved in Middle English to describe both the process of mixing and the resulting combined substance. The root mix retains its core meaning of blending, while -ture systematically forms nouns from verbs, as seen in words like "fixture" or "texture."
The cake batter requires a thorough mixture of dry and wet ingredients.
The artist created a unique color mixture for the painting.
His speech was a strange mixture of humor and sadness.
Stir the chemical mixture gently to avoid bubbles.
The cultural mixture in the city makes it vibrant and diverse.