mixture
Translation
mixture, combination, blend
Examples
The cake is a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
The cake is a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
He felt a mixture of excitement and fear.
He felt a mixture of excitement and fear.
Grammar Patterns
((a mixture of sth.)) a combination of substances The cake is a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
((a mixture of feelings)) a combination of emotions He felt a mixture of excitement and fear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: combination, blend, compound
Etymology
From the verb 'to mix' plus the suffix '-ture', which forms nouns denoting an action or its result.
Memory Tips
A 'mixture' is the result of 'mixing' things together. Think of the '-ture' suffix like in 'picture' or 'future'—it often indicates a result.