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The paint color was still unmixed.
What does Unmixed mean?
Unmixed means not mixed.
Dictionary definition
Unmixed means not mixed with anything else.
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Unmixed in a sentence
medium
The recipe warned that unmixed flour could leave dry spots in the batter.
hard
In science, an unmixed sample may show separate layers instead of one even mixture.
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Practice 1
What does unmixed mean?
Unmixed describes parts or materials that have not been combined.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for unmixed?
Mixed is the direct contrast because unmixed means not mixed.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses unmixed correctly?
Unmixed streaks show parts that were not fully combined.
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WordUnmixed.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnmixed means not mixed.
ExampleExample: The paint color was still unmixed.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · mikst
- Strongest beat
- mikst
- Ending
- mikst
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mikst.
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Synonyms
Words like Unmixed
pureUse when something has no added parts, in some contexts.
separateUse when things have not been combined.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mixedUse when parts have been combined.
blendedUse when parts are smoothly combined.
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Hint for students
Unmixed means the parts have not been combined. It is useful for food, paint, science samples, and other mixtures.
Common mix-up
Unmixed is not always the same as pure. Pure means no added material; unmixed usually means the parts have not yet been combined.
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Write one sentence that shows unmixed without using the word unmixed. Then underline the clue words that show parts are separate instead of combined. Example: White powder still sat on top of the chocolate batter after only one stir. Clue words: white powder, still sat on top, batter, one stir Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show parts that have not been mixed together?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The recipe warned that unmixed flour could leave dry spots in the batter." Why does unmixed fit better than blended?
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