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Definition of intermixture

intermixture

/ˌɪntərˈmɪkstʃər/
in · ter · mix · ture
Plural:intermixtures
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• noun

1

The act or process of mixing different substances, elements, or groups together, or the state of being mingled.

Example

"The coastal region's dialect developed through centuries of cultural and linguistic intermixture."

2

A mass, compound, or combination formed by mingling different ingredients or elements together, or an additional element introduced into a mix.

Example

"The soil in the valley consists of a rich intermixture of clay, silt, and decomposed organic matter."

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• Rhymes for intermixture

• Nearby Words

intermittent
intermittently
intermix
intermixture
intermodal
intermountain
intern

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the prefix inter- ('between, among') and mixture, modeled after the Latin verb intermiscere ('to mix among or intermingle').

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intermixture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intermixture
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