Definition

The amount of usable meat that can be obtained from a carcass, often expressed as a percentage.

Example

The cutability of the beef carcass was higher than expected, resulting in more marketable meat.

Conversation

Did you know that the cutability of that steak is really high?

Really? I guess that means there's more meat to enjoy.

Yeah, it’s a good sign when shopping for quality meat.

For sure! It makes a big difference in the overall taste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cutability → It is formed from "cut" (from Old English "cuttian", meaning to separate or divide) and "-ability" (from Latin "abilitas", meaning capability or quality of being). The word "cutability" refers to the quality or capability of being cut.

Memory Tip

Think of the ability to 'separate' or 'divide' something ('cut') — and the '-ability' means the quality of having that capability.

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