noun
tincture
TIHNGT-shuh
Tincture (noun) means a medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol. Example: “The herbalist recommended a tincture of valerian for sleep.”
noun
1
A medicine made by dissolving a substance in alcohol.
"The herbalist recommended a tincture of valerian for sleep."
2
A slight trace or added touch of something, such as colour or quality.
"There was a tincture of sadness in her voice."
"a tincture of orange peel"
How to use tincture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an alcohol-based herbal medicine, or a small hint or trace of some quality.
Common pairings
tincture of iodine
a tincture of regret
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Word forms
- Plural
- tinctures
- Third person singular
- tinctures
- Past tense
- tinctured
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The herbalist recommended a _____ of valerian for sleep.
Etymology
From Latin tinctura, "act of dyeing", from tingere, "to dip or colour" — the same root that gives us "tint" and "tinge".
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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.
