ingredient

noun
UK: /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/
US: /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/

  1. A substance that is used to make something, especially food.

    1. Sugar is an ingredient in many desserts.
    2. The key ingredient in this cake recipe is freshly grated lemon zest.

  2. A quality or characteristic that is necessary to make something successful.

    1. Hard work is a vital ingredient of success.
    2. Patience and understanding are essential ingredients for a strong relationship.

Synonyms

element factor part constituent component

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ingredient" in English means: A substance that is used to make something, especially food., A quality or characteristic that is necessary to make something successful..

The phonetic transcription of "ingredient" is /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ingredient": element, factor, part, constituent, component.

Example usage of "ingredient": "Sugar is an ingredient in many desserts.". More examples on the page.