adj
mixed
mihkst
adj
1
Made up of different types or elements combined together.
"The reviews were mixed — some loved it, others hated it."
"They served a mixed salad of greens, nuts, and fruit."
2
Involving both genders together.
"The school introduced mixed physical education classes."
3
Having parentage or ancestry from more than one racial or ethnic background.
"She describes herself as mixed race."
How to Use Mixed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCombined from different types, or (for feelings/reviews) partly positive and partly negative.
Common pairings
mixed feelings
mixed results
mixed race
mixed reviews
Word Forms
more mixed comparative, most mixed superlative
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Etymology
The past-participle adjective form of "mix," reinforced over time by the related French "mixte" and Latin "mixtus."