ingredient — any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or product
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or product
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was terrible because they ran out of cheese, which is basically the soul ingredient of pizza.
- Reading the ingredient list on processed foods can be like trying to decode a chemistry textbook.
- Patience is an essential ingredient when teaching children.
ingredient
NOUN[/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/]
any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or product
She lays out every ingredient before starting the recipe.
"Mix every ingredient with patience and commitment — that's the secret to a dish that's truly magnificent."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'ingrediens,' the present participle of 'ingredi' meaning 'to enter or go in,' derived from 'in-' (in) and 'gradior' (to walk or step). The word originally referred to things that 'go into' a mixture or preparation.
Breakdown
in- (in) + gradī (walk, step) + -ent (present participle suffix) = ingredient (something that enters/goes into)
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📝Examples
“The pizza was terrible because they ran out of cheese, which is basically the soul ingredient of pizza.”
“Reading the ingredient list on processed foods can be like trying to decode a chemistry textbook.”
“Patience is an essential ingredient when teaching children.”
“She carefully measured each ingredient for the birthday cake.”
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