Definition

The quality or state of being pleasant to taste or acceptable to eat.

Example

The palatability of the dish was improved by adding spices.

Conversation

I tried that new restaurant last night, and the food was amazing.

Really? How was the palatability of the dishes you ordered?

It was top-notch; every bite was delicious!

Sounds great! I’ll definitely have to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Palatability is formed from "palatum" (meaning palate) and the suffix "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word refers to the quality of being pleasant to taste, relating to the palate's ability to perceive flavors.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'palate' as the part of your mouth that helps you taste, and '-ability' means the quality of something. So, palatability is all about how pleasant something is to taste.

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