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Definition of mixture : 1. A kind of liquid medicine made up of many ingredients; esp., as opposed to solution, a liquid preparation in which the solid ingredients are not completely dissolved.
2. A mass of two or more ingredients, the particles of which are separable, independent, and uncompounded with each other, no matter how thoroughly and finely commingled; -- contrasted with a compound; thus, gunpowder is a mechanical mixture of carbon, sulphur, and niter.
3. An ingredient entering into a mixed mass; an additional ingredient.
4. An organ stop, comprising from two to five ranges of pipes, used only in combination with the foundation and compound stops; - called also furniture stop. It consists of high harmonics, or overtones, of the ground tone.
5. That which results from mixing different ingredients together; a compound; as, to drink a mixture of molasses and water; - also, a medley.
6. The act of mixing, or the state of being mixed; as, made by a mixture of ingredients.

Synonyms:

smorgasbord, florilegium, salmagundi, kind, miscellanea, batter, mingling, compartmentalisation, diverseness, transfusion, olio, multifariousness, change, crossing, dough, gallimaufry, categorisation, variety, adulteration, mixed bag, premix, miscellany, form, variety show, pastiche, diversity, broth, mishmash, confusion, assemble, assimilation, patchwork, motley, collect, mix-up, disorder, classification, jumble, muddle, saturation, categorization, confection, sort, mixing, compartmentalization, grab bag, assortment, garland

combination, infusion, amalgam, composition, composite, hodgepodge, brew, amalgamation, fusion, admixture, conglomeration, compound, conglomerate, alloy, paste, medley, ensemble, mix, concoction, blend, assembly, incorporation, commixture

decoction, bastard, interfusion, emulsion, mash, intermixture, potpourri, meld, blending, elixir, merger, stew, amalgamate, hybrid, mongrel

Usage examples:

• Old Mr. Beesley's heart mixture.
• And it occurs, as a natural suggestion, that possibly the Clarkson Association did not last long enough to fairly test the results of a general mixture of religions. - "History of American Socialisms", John Humphrey Noyes.
• Jerry, said the general, handing Jerry half a dollar, go over to Mr. Brown's,- I get my liquor there,- and tell them to send me three glasses of my special mixture. - "The Marrow of Tradition", Charles W. Chesnutt.