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Definition of recipe

recipe

/ˈrɛs.ə.pi/
rec · i · pe
Plural:recipes
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recipe Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required and the steps to follow.

Example

"She followed her grandmother's secret recipe to bake the sourdough bread."

2

A combination of actions, circumstances, or qualities likely to lead to a particular outcome.

Example

"Poor communication and tight deadlines are a recipe for failure in any complex project."

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• Nearby Words

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recife
recipe
recipient
reciprocal
reciprocally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Latin 'recipe', the imperative form of 'recipere' meaning 'take!', which was traditionally written by physicians at the top of medical prescriptions before listing ingredients.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Recipe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/recipe
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