potable

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of being drank or consumed, especially water and other beverages that are safe to drink.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɒt-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

drinkable , drinkworthy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with potable
potables , tables , mables

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Variants

List of all variants of potable that leads to same result
potabilities , potability , potable , potableness , potablenesses , potables

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'potabilis', meaning 'drinkable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'potable' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The term 'potable' is often used in scientific and technical contexts to describe the drinkability of water and other liquids.

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Related Concepts

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1. Drinkable: A term used to describe liquids that are safe to drink.

2. Potable water: Water that is safe to drink and free from contaminants.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'potable' is often used to describe drinkable water or beverages. In art, images of people gathering around a potable water source are common in depictions of communities and civilizations.

How to Memorize "potable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clear glass of water or other beverage. Imagine yourself taking a sip and feeling refreshed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'potable' with the idea of something safe to drink.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Often Think About Beverages Easily' to remember the meaning of 'potable'.

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