ingredient
/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ingredients
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
Noun
Examples
Holonyms: mixture; whole
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A necessary element to achieve a certain goal; a component.
Noun
Examples
Holonym: end result
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ingredient” mean?
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
Is “ingredient” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.