concoction
What is the opposite of concoction? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — A mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink.
How to use concoction
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a strange concoction
a herbal concoction
Etymology
From Latin concoctio, related to concoquere ("to boil together, digest").
Full origin of concoction →Frequently asked questions
What does “concoction” mean?
The word “concoction” means a mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink. In plain terms, something mixed together — literally a drink or dish, or figuratively a made-up story.
How do you pronounce “concoction”?
“Concoction” is pronounced kuhn-KOK-shuhn (/kənˈkɑkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “concoction” in a sentence?
Here is “concoction” used in a sentence: “He handed me a strange concoction of fruit juice and spices.”
What part of speech is “concoction”?
“Concoction” is a noun.
Where does the word “concoction” come from?
The word “concoction” comes from Latin. From Latin concoctio, related to concoquere ("to boil together, digest").
How many meanings does “concoction” have?
“Concoction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mixture made by combining several ingredients, especially an unusual food or drink.
