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INGREDIENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Ingredient.

How to pronounce ingredient:

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Ingredient - as a noun

A component of a mixture or compound

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
componentconstituentelement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An abstract part of something

Example: "Jealousy was a component of his character"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
componentconstituentelementfactor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divisionpartsection
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Food that is a component of a mixture in cooking

Example: "The recipe lists all the fixings for a salad"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fixings
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
food productfoodstuff
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Salt is a common ingredient in cooking."
"The main ingredient in this recipe is flour."
"Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many Italian dishes."
"Sugar is an essential ingredient in making desserts."
"The recipe calls for six different ingredients."
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Word Game Points

Is INGREDIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ingredient is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INGREDIENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is INGREDIENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ingredient is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INGREDIENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INGREDIENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ingredient is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INGREDIENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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