mɪkst adj. 1 of
diverse qualities or elements. 2 containing persons
from various backgrounds etc. 3
for or involving persons of
both sexes (a mixed school; mixed bathing). ømixed
bag (or bunch) a diverse
assortment of things or persons. mixed
blessing a
thing having advantages
and disadvantages. mixed
crystal one formed from
more than one
substance. mixed doubles
Tennis a doubles game
with a
man and a
woman as partners on
each side. mixed
economy an
economic system combining
private and
State enterprise. mixed farming farming of both crops and
livestock. mixed feelings a
mixture of
pleasure and
dismay about something. mixed grill a
dish of various grilled meats and vegetables etc. mixed
marriage a marriage
between persons of
different races or religions. mixed
metaphor a
combination of
inconsistent metaphors (e.g.
this tower of
strength will forge ahead). mixed
number an
integer and a
proper fraction. mixed-up colloq. mentally or emotionally confused; socially ill-adjusted. øømixedness n. [ME mixt f. OF mixte f. L mixtus
past part. of miscere mix]
