mixed — consisting of different types of things or people combined together
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of different types of things or people combined together
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪkst/
Example Sentences
- I have mixed feelings about eating pizza for breakfast.
- The party was a mixed crowd of students and teachers.
- His cooking skills are a mixed bag - amazing desserts but terrible main dishes.
mixed
ADJECTIVE[/mɪkst/]
consisting of different types of things or people combined together
consisting of different types of things or people combined together
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'mixed' derives from the verb 'mix', which originates from Latin 'mixtus', the past participle of 'miscere' meaning 'to mix' or 'to mingle'. The term entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century.
Breakdown
mix (from Latin miscere, meaning to combine or blend) + -ed (past participle suffix forming an adjective). The -ed ending transforms the verb into an adjective describing a state of being mixed or combined.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I have mixed feelings about eating pizza for breakfast.”
“The party was a mixed crowd of students and teachers.”
“His cooking skills are a mixed bag - amazing desserts but terrible main dishes.”
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