makings
makings Lexical Profile
makings Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The essential qualities, attributes, or potential needed for someone or something to develop into a specified state or role (usually used in the phrase "the makings of").
"The young pianist clearly has the makings of a world-class concert soloist."
The raw materials, components, or ingredients required to prepare or assemble something, such as a meal.
"We checked the pantry and found all the makings for a hearty vegetable soup."
Profits, wages, or money earned from work or business.
"He saved a portion of his weekly makings to invest in his own workshop."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a standalone headword referring to potential qualities or raw ingredients, "makings" is a pluralia tantum noun almost always used in the construction "the makings of" (e.g., "have the makings of a leader").
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