The word "assorted" came to us from the French language, assortir on it means "sort" or "pick." But in terms of meaning it sounds like "correctly selected." Assorted is a mixture of something, a set. Most commonly used in relation to food. For example, cold cuts on the table, this is also assorted.
Word morphology
Assorted is a middle noun. The word is indefinable and unchangeable, inanimate. It can be used in the singular and plural. Emphasis is placed on the last letter "and".
Synonyms of the word
What it is? Synonyms are words that differ in spelling and sound, but are identical in meaning. Thus, the synonyms of "assorted" are: set, mix, mix. Let's consider in more detail the scope of all these words.
"Assorted" called product sets
Basically, they mean sets of sweets and chocolate, various marmalades, dragees, cookies. This applies to packaged sets from store shelves. Also, this word is called a set of tea or coffee, sausage slices. Manufacturers collect several varieties of the product in one package, laying them out in separate cells. Thus, the buyer is invited to try several tastes and varieties of goods at once. And choose the one that suits him best.
This definition also applies to ready-made meals. So called meat, vegetable, and fruit slices, which are served on the table. In canning, a jar with a mixture of whole or chopped vegetables will be called that. For example, cucumbers and tomatoes in one jar; small squash and squash, with the addition of slices of carrots.
Mix or mix
Not all assortments can be called a mixture or mix.
In which case does the synonym fit:
- nut mixture;
- mix of nuts;
- grain mixture;
- cereal mixture (for breakfast);
- marmalade mix, etc.
In all other cases, the word “mixture” is used in a different sense. These are baby food mixes and cocktails. The word is also used in chemistry, denoting a mixture of any substances.
A mix is often called musical works and collections of them. DJs collect one song from different tracks, which is played without interruption in sound. Spin mainly on the dance floors. Cocktails and smoothies can also be called “mixes”.
Also online are clothing mixes. They are collected according to various criteria - gender, size, age, season, product group. For example, a mix of summer-autumn clothes for a girl from 3 to 6 years old; mix of women's jeans, size 26-34; and others. Stock and second-hand (well-worn things) belong to the categories.