Ingredient
/ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/noun
A substance used in the preparation of a mixture or dish.
Did you know?The word 'ingredient' comes from a Latin term meaning 'to enter', hinting at the mystical idea of elements combining their essences in creation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ingrediens
“One who enters or participates.”
Middle French
Old French
ingredient
“A component of a mixture.”
14th Century
Middle English
ingredient
“Substance mixed into a preparation.”
Modern English
English
ingredient
“Any item that is part of a recipe or mixture.”
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