admixture
An instance of admixing, a mixing in of somethingAn instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.
» Algerians have a high degree of Berber admixture.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.
The admixture of vanilla extract in the dough improved the pastries' flavor.
the act of mixing together
An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.
(countable, uncountable)A mixing-in of a biologically or genetically differentiated group to an established stock.
(countable, uncountable)A mixture, in some contexts
A mixture, in some contexts:
(countable, uncountable)A mixture composed of entities retaining their individual properties.
Background EEG demonstrates an admixture of theta and delta waves.
Examples
5 sentencesAlgerians have a high degree of Berber admixture.
They even have a small degree of Berber admixture.
Modern Canarians have from 10 to 15% North African Berber admixture.
The genetic history of Ashkenazi Jews includes an admixture with Italians.
Its architecture is principally Romanesque in form, with a generous admixture of Byzantine and Saracenic motives in detail and decoration.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin admixtūra, from admixtus, past participle of admisceō (“to mix in”), from misceFrom Latin admixtūra, from admixtus, past participle of admisceō (“to mix in”), from misceō (“to mix”). Analyzable as ad- + mixture.
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Forms
plural: admixtures| Singular | admixture |
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Synonyms
6 synonyms- an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base:intermixture
- the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something:alloy
- the act of mixing together:mixcommixturemixtureintermixturemixing
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable