ingredient

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See also: ingrédient and ingrediënt

English

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Etymology

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From Middle French ingredient, from Latin ingrediens, present participle of ingredior (I go or enter into or onto).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/
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  • Hyphenation: in‧gre‧di‧ent

Noun

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ingredient (plural ingredients)

  1. One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
    The ingredients of a Spanish omelette are potatoes, eggs, onion, and a little salt.
  2. (figurative) Necessary element to achieve a certain goal, component.
    Innovation is just one ingredient for continued growth.
    Patience and understanding are key ingredients for a long-lasting marriage.

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Catalan

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin ingredientem.

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Noun

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ingredient m (plural ingredients)

  1. ingredient

Further reading

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Middle French

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Noun

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ingredient m (plural ingrediens)

  1. ingredient

Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French ingrédient.

Noun

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ingredient n (plural ingrediente)

  1. ingredient

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