eatable

Meanings

• adjective

  Something that can be eaten or consumed.

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Antonyms

uneatable

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Synonyms

comestible , edible , comestible , edible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eatable
table , stable , grapple , mangle

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Homophones

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1. eatable (en) : Something that can be eaten or consumed
   

2. eatable (en) : Relating to eating or being eaten
   

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Variants

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eatable , eatables

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'eatan' meaning 'to eat'. The suffix '-able' is added to form an adjective.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'eatable' is most commonly used to describe food, but it can also be applied to other things that can be consumed, such as information or experiences.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the term 'eatable' is used to describe the edible items sold in Diagon Alley.

3. The word 'eatable' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. edible: A term synonymous with eatable, referring to food that is safe and suitable for consumption.

2. palatable: Refers to food that is not only eatable but also pleasant or enjoyable to eat.

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Culture

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In literature, eatable foods often play a significant role in symbolizing abundance, luxury, and pleasure. For example, in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge's transformation is marked by his feasting on a sumptuous Christmas dinner.

How to Memorize "eatable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plate of food that is eatable and appealing to the senses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'eatable' with the idea of food that is safe and enjoyable to consume.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Eat Able' to remember that eatable refers to food that can be eaten.

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