Definition

The quality of being safe and suitable to eat.

Example

The edibleness of the fruit was confirmed by the chef before serving it to the guests.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the edibleness of certain plants in the wild?

Yeah, it's pretty interesting how some look safe but aren't.

Exactly! I read that some mushrooms are really tricky when it comes to edibleness.

For sure! It's always better to be safe and not take risks when foraging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Edibleness → It is formed from "edible" (from Latin "edibilis", meaning fit to be eaten) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "edibleness" refers to the quality of being fit to be eaten.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'fit to be eaten' ('edible') and the '-ness' that indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'edibleness' is about the quality of being edible.

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