ingredient

Etymology

From Middle French ingredient, from Latin ingrediens, present participle of ingredior (“I go or enter into or onto”).

noun

  1. One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
    The ingredients of a Spanish omelette are potatoes, eggs, onion, and a little salt.
    Patience and understanding are key ingredients for a long-lasting marriage.

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