Ingredients: meaning, definitions and examples

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ingredients

 

[ ษชnหˆษกriหdiษ™nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

The components used in a recipe to create a dish.

Synonyms

components, elements, materials.

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Word Description / Examples
ingredients

Use this word when talking about items used in a recipe or composition, especially in cooking or chemistry.

  • The main ingredients for the cake are flour, sugar, and eggs.
  • He carefully measured the ingredients for the experiment.
components

This term is best when referring to parts or pieces that make up a larger system, especially in mechanical and electronic contexts.

  • The components of the computer include the motherboard, processor, and RAM.
  • Each component of the car engine plays a crucial role in its operation.
elements

This word works well when discussing fundamental parts of something abstract or physical, often in scientific or technical fields.

  • The periodic table includes all known chemical elements.
  • Trust is a key element of any successful relationship.
materials

Refers to substances or items used to make something, commonly used in construction, manufacturing, or arts and crafts.

  • The building materials required for the project include bricks, cement, and steel.
  • She bought various materials for her art project, like paint, canvas, and brushes.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure you have all the ingredients before starting to cook.
  • She forgot to buy one of the key ingredients for the recipe.
  • The secret to a delicious meal is using fresh and high-quality ingredients.
Context #2 | Noun

cosmetics

Substances used in skincare or makeup products.

Synonyms

components, elements, substances.

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Word Description / Examples
ingredients

Best used when referring to individual items used to make food or a specific product.

  • You need eggs, flour, and sugar as the main ingredients to bake a cake.
  • The ingredients list on the package includes salt, vinegar, and spices.
components

Used when talking about parts that make up a mechanical or complex system.

  • The components of the computer include the CPU, RAM, and motherboard.
  • All the components of the engine must be checked before the race.
substances

Used when referring to materials with particular properties, often in a scientific or technical context.

  • The substance is highly flammable, so handle it with care.
  • Chemical substances in the lab must be labeled correctly.
elements

Refers to fundamental parts of any whole, often used in scientific, abstract, or broad contexts.

  • Hydrogen and oxygen are elements found in water.
  • Trust is a key element in any successful relationship.

Examples of usage

  • This cream contains natural ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil.
  • The brand prides itself on using only organic ingredients in their products.

Translations

Translations of the word "ingredients" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ingredientes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเค—เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zutaten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bahan-bahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะณั€ะตะดั–ั”ะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skล‚adniki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๆ–™ (ใ–ใ„ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ingrรฉdients

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ingredientes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท malzemeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋ฃŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒูˆู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ingredience

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsady

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆๅˆ† (chรฉngfรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sestavine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innihaldsefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฐะผะดะฐั ะฑำฉะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rkibi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ingredientes

Etymology

The word 'ingredients' originated from the Latin word 'ingredientem', which means 'that which enters into'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the components used in cooking or other mixtures. The concept of ingredients has been essential in various fields such as cooking, cosmetics, and medicine, where the combination of different elements produces a desired outcome.

See also: ingredient.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,413 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.