eatable
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈiːtəbl/
KK: /ˈitəbl/
adjective
Definition
Suitable or safe to be consumed as food.
Example
The fruit was ripe and eatable, making it perfect for the picnic.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more eatable
Superlative: most eatable
Conversation
I tried making a new recipe yesterday, but I wasn't sure if it was eatable.
What did you make? I bet it turned out fine!
It was a pasta dish, and surprisingly, it was really eatable!
That's awesome! I love it when experiments in the kitchen go well.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
edible
consumable
palatable
Antonyms
inedible
unpalatable
toxic
noun
Definition
A type of food that is safe and suitable to be consumed.
Example
The chef prepared a delicious dish that was completely eatable.
Conversation
I made a huge batch of pasta for dinner, and there's so much left over.
That sounds great! Is there anything left that’s eatable?
Absolutely! There's enough for at least two more meals.
Root Explanation
Eatable → It is formed from "eat" (from Old English *etan*, meaning to consume food) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "eatable" means capable of being eaten or suitable for consumption.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'eat' which means to consume food, and remember that 'eatable' describes something that can be consumed.
Visually Confused Words
heatable
beatable
uneatable
treatable
relatable
rebatable
exactable
equatable