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palatable

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Adjective — Pleasant to taste.

Synonyms

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How to use palatable

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make something more palatable palatable option far from palatable

Etymology

From palate (roof of the mouth, hence "taste") plus the suffix -able.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “palatable” mean?

The word “palatable” means pleasant to taste. In plain terms, tastes good, or (figuratively) is easy to accept.

How do you pronounce “palatable”?

“Palatable” is pronounced PAL-uh-tuh-buhl (/ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “palatable” in a sentence?

Here is “palatable” used in a sentence: “The soup was simple but surprisingly palatable.”

What part of speech is “palatable”?

“Palatable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “palatable” have?

“Palatable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pleasant to taste.

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