tincture
6 synonyms for tincture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tincture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tincture of iodine
a tincture of regret
Etymology
From Latin tinctura, "act of dyeing", from tingere, "to dip or colour" — the same root that gives us "tint" and "tinge".
Full origin of tincture →Frequently asked questions
What does “tincture” mean?
The word “tincture” means a medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol. In plain terms, either an alcohol-based herbal medicine, or a small hint or trace of some quality.
How do you pronounce “tincture”?
“Tincture” is pronounced TIHNGT-shuh (/ˈtɪŋ(k)t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tincture” in a sentence?
Here is “tincture” used in a sentence: “The herbalist recommended a tincture of valerian for sleep.”
What part of speech is “tincture”?
“Tincture” is a noun.
Where does the word “tincture” come from?
The word “tincture” comes from Latin. From Latin tinctura, "act of dyeing", from tingere, "to dip or colour" — the same root that gives us "tint" and "tinge".
How many meanings does “tincture” have?
“Tincture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol.
