A substance like salt, pepper, sauce, or spice added to food to enhance its flavor.
From Latin condimentum (seasoning), derived from condire (to pickle or preserve). Originally referred to pickling spices, evolved to mean any flavoring agent added to food.
The Romans invented condiments partly for food preservation—a hot pepper or salt could keep meat edible for months—so your ketchup bottle is literally descended from ancient food-saving technology.
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