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ingredient

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
in · gre · di · ent
Plural:ingredients
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ingredient Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or product.

Example

"Flour, eggs, and sugar are the main ingredients needed to bake this cake."

2

A fundamental element, quality, or factor needed to achieve a particular outcome.

Example

"Mutual trust and open communication are essential ingredients for a successful marriage."

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• Rhymes for ingredient

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'ingredient-', meaning 'entering', the present participle stem of 'ingredi' (to enter), formed from the prefix 'in-' (into) and the root 'gradi' (to step or walk).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ingredient. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ingredient
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