eatable

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any substance that can be used as food
  2. adjective suitable for use as food

Etymology

From eat + -able (“able, capable”). Doublet of edible.

In classic literature

Synonyms

comestible, edible, pabulum, victual, victuals

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