English Dictionary
Definition ingredient in British English
ingredient
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
1
one of the foods or liquids that you use in making a particular meal
Example
Mix all the ingredients together and place them in a shallow dish.
Example
Good communication is an essential ingredient of good management.
