Definition

The quality or condition of being safe and pleasant to drink.

Example

The drinkability of the water was tested before it was distributed to the community.

Conversation

Have you tried that new coffee place downtown?

Not yet, but I've heard their drinkability is really good.

I think you’ll love it; the flavors are amazing and very smooth.

Great! I can’t wait to check it out and see if the drinkability lives up to the hype.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drinkability → It is formed from "drink" (from Old English "drincan", meaning to consume liquid) and "-ability" (from Latin "abilitas", meaning capacity or quality). The word "drinkability" refers to the quality or capacity of a liquid to be consumed safely and pleasantly.

Memory Tip

Think of the act of 'consuming liquid' ('drink') and the quality of being able to do so ('-ability'). This helps you remember that drinkability refers to how suitable a liquid is for drinking.

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