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ingredient

in·gre·di·ent [ in grdee ənt ] (plural in·gre·di·ents)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. item in recipe: a component of a mixture, especially an item of food or flavoring included in the recipe for preparing a dish

2. element required for something: an element required for a situation, relationship, or plan
What are the ingredients for a happy marriage?

[15th century. < Latin ingredient-, present participle of ingredi "enter" < gradi "to step, walk"]
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