admixture

== English == === Etymology === From Latin admixtūra, from admixtus, past participle of admisceō (“to mix in”), from misceō (“to mix”). Analyzable as ad- +‎ mixture. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ədˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/, /ædˈmɪkst͡ʃɚ/ === Noun === admixture (countable and uncountable, plural admixtures) An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something. A mixing-in of a biologically or genetically differentiated group to an established stock. A mixture, in some contexts: (epilepsy) a mixture composed of entities retaining their individual properties. Background EEG demonstrates an admixture of theta and delta waves. ==== Derived terms ==== admix (back-formation) ==== Translations ==== == Latin == === Participle === admixtūre vocative masculine singular of admixtūrus