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Added 1 October 2026

ingredient

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ noun

In Latin: pars Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ingredient at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.
The ingredients of a Spanish omelette are potatoes, eggs, onion, and a little salt.
A necessary element to achieve a certain goal; a component.
Innovation is just one ingredient for continued growth.

Origin

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

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