ingredient ingredient /ˌɪnˈgriːdiːənt/

noun

1. () A component of a mixture or compound  ( ingredient )
   a component of a mixture or compound
   
2. () An abstract part of something  ( constituent , ingredient , factor , component , element )
   an abstract part of something
    Jealousy was a component of his character
   jealousy was a component of his character
    Two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
   two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony
    The grammatical elements of a sentence
   the grammatical elements of a sentence
    A key factor in her success
   a key factor in her success
    Humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
   humor: an effective ingredient of a speech
   
3. Food that is a component of a mixture in cooking  ( fixings , ingredient )
   food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
    The recipe lists all the fixings for a salad
   the recipe lists all the fixings for a salad