Pronunciation

/ˈmɪkstʃər/

Definitions

• Noun: A combination or blend of different elements; especially a homogeneous combination of substances that do not react chemically with one another. For example: “The salad was a delicious mixture of fresh vegetables and fruits.”
• Noun (figurative): A blend or combination of diverse things, ideas, or people. For instance: “Their relationship was a complex mixture of love and conflict.”

Phrases

• “A mixture of emotions” implies a variety of feelings experienced simultaneously.
• “In a mixture of excitement and fear” describes a blend of two contrasting emotional states.
• “Oil and water don’t mix” refers to substances that cannot form a homogeneous mixture.

Example Sentences

• Noun (physical mixture): “The chemist carefully measured out the ingredients to create the perfect chemical mixture.”
• Noun (figurative): “The city is a cultural mixture of people from all over the world.”

Synonyms

• Blend
• Combination
• Composite
• Concoction
• Alloy (specifically for metals)
• Amalgam (often used metaphorically)
• Mélange (formal or literary use)
• Medley
• Potpourri (especially for music, arts, or literature)
• Assortment
• Fusion
• Hybrid (for combinations of distinct things, often organisms or technologies)