Mixture is a noun with a few related but distinct meanings. It can mean a combinationA joining together of separate things into one group or result. of different things, the act or process of mixing, a blend of ingredients or substances, or in chemistryThe science that studies substances, their properties, and how they change., a substance made from two or more materials that are not chemicallyIn a way involving substances and reactions rather than simple physical mixing. bonded.

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Pronunciation

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Accent: General American English

IPA: /ˈmɪks.tʃɚ/

Easy pronunciation: MIKS-chur (approximate spelling).

Stress: Stress the first syllable.

Noun meaning a group of different things collected together.

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Mixture Meaning

a group of different things collected together

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

Example: The basket held a mixture of old books, tools, and postcards.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• assortment — A common substitute for a collection of different items.
• variety — Works when the focus is on having different kinds of things.
• miscellany — Fits a mixed collection, usually of different items or writings.
• potpourri — Can mean a mixed collection of things, though it is less common in everyday use.
• smorgasbord — Often used figuratively for a wide mix of things; less literal than assortment.

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Other Meanings of Mixture

Meaning 2

the process of mixing things

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the act of mixing together

Example: Thorough mixture of the ingredients is important.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• admixture — A formal word for the act or result of mixing, though less common.
• commixture — A formal synonym for mixing or a mixed state.
• mixing — The direct everyday word for the process.
• mix — Can work in a general sense, though it is broader and less precise.

Meaning 3

a blending or combining of different things

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an event that combines things in a mixture

Example: The festival was a mixture of music, food, and dancing.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• mix — Works when mixture means a blending or combination of elements.

Meaning 4

a blended drink or dish made from different ingredients

Part of speech: noun

Definition: any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients

Example: She ordered a mixture of fruit juice and soda.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• concoction — Works for a prepared blend of ingredients, especially food or drink.
• intermixture — Can refer to ingredients mixed together, but it is formal and less common.

Meaning 5

a substance made by combining two or more materials without chemically joining them

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

Example: Air is a mixture of gases.

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Mixture Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• assortment
• variety
• miscellany
• potpourri
• smorgasbord

the act of mixing together

• admixture
• commixture
• mixing
• mix

a blending or combining of different things

• mix

a food or drink made by combining ingredients

• concoction
• intermixture

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Common Mistakes

• Do not use mixture as a synonym for all kinds of mixed collections; the chemistry sense is different from the general collection sense.
• Mix and mixture overlap, but mix is often broader and more informal.
• Concoction usually fits food or drink, not every kind of mixture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does mixture mean in simple English?

Mixture means different things combined together, or the act of combining them. In chemistry, it can also mean a substance made from two or more materials that are mixed but not chemically joined.

What is the most common meaning of mixture?

The most common everyday meaning is a combination of different things collected or blended together.

What are the best synonyms for mixture?

Good synonyms depend on the sense. For a collection of different things, assortment and variety work well. For the act of mixing, mixing and mix are the closest. For food or drink, concoction can work.

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