Definition

A combination of two or more different substances or elements that are not chemically bonded and can be separated.

Example

The smoothie was a delicious mixture of fruits and yogurt.

Conversation

I tried making a smoothie today, but the mixture was a bit too thick.

Oh no! What did you put in it?

I added bananas, spinach, and yogurt, but maybe I should have added more liquid.

Yeah, a bit of juice or water can help thin out the mixture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mixture → It is formed from "mix" (from Latin "mixtus", meaning mixed) and "-ure" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or result). The word "mixture" refers to the result of mixing different substances together.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'mix' which means to combine things together, and remember that 'mixture' is the result of that combining.

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