commix

[ kuh-miks ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to mix together; blend.

commix

/ kɒˈmɪks /

verb

1. a rare word for mix

Derived Forms

• comˈmixture, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of commix¹

1375–1425; back formation from commixt (past participle), Middle English < Latin commixtus (past participle of commiscēre ), equivalent to com- com- + mix- (variant stem of miscēre to mix) + -tus past participle ending

Word History and Origins

Origin of commix¹

C15: back formation from commixt mixed together; see mix

Example Sentences

In forming metallic compounds or alloys, it is proper to melt such of the ingredients as are the least fusible first, and afterwards add the others, stirring them briskly till they are thoroughly commixed.

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How, when scattered, commixed, broken, battered, how shall they ever again be collected, united, arranged, covered and coloured so as to appear regenerated?'

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How lately and how often hath this man commixed his actions in discourses with actions of the king’s!

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While yet he gazed, Behold, those Fires, widening, commixed, then soared Threatening the skies.

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O! for a throat like huge Mons-meg, To muster o’er each ardent Whig Beneath Drumlanrig’s banner; Heroes and heroines commix, All in the field of politics, To win immortal honour.

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