commixtion
A method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different…A method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different proprietors.
Meaning
7 senses(Roman, countable, uncountable)A method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different proprietors.
(countable, uncountable)The putting of a small piece of the host into the chalice during Mass, typifying the reunion of body and soul at the resurrection.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The action of mixing or blending together; commingling.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The blending (of wines, etc.); garbling.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Coition; copulation; sexual intercourse.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Commixture; a commixed condition or state.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A mixture; a compound.
Origin
From Middle English commixtion, from Middle French commixtion, and its source, Latin commiFrom Middle English commixtion, from Middle French commixtion, and its source, Latin commixtiōnem, from commiscēre (“to mix”).
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Forms
plural: commixtionsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable