ingredient
Translation
ingredient, component, element
Examples
Flour is the main ingredient in bread.
Flour is the main ingredient in bread.
Trust is a key ingredient of a good relationship.
Trust is a key ingredient of a good relationship.
Grammar Patterns
((an ingredient)) ((of/in sth.)) a part of something, especially in food Flour is the main ingredient in bread.
Similar Words
Synonyms: component, element, constituent
Etymology
From Latin 'ingredi' meaning 'to go into', from 'in-' (in) + 'gradi' (to step). It's something that 'goes into' a mixture.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting ingredients *IN* a bowl to make a cake.