in·gre·di·ent
Pronounced:
/ɪnˈgri:dijənt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural in·gre·di·entsMeaning:
[count] 1 : one of the things that are used to make a food, product, etc. ▪ He uses only the finest/freshest ingredients in his cooking. ▪ the ingredients of a salad ▪ the ingredients in/of the soap
2 : a quality or characteristic that makes something possible ▪ Honesty is an essential ingredient of/for a successful marriage. ▪ The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.
2 : a quality or characteristic that makes something possible ▪ Honesty is an essential ingredient of/for a successful marriage. ▪ The show has all the ingredients needed to attract a large audience.