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Drinkable: meaning, definitions and examples

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drinkable

 

[ ˈdrɪŋkəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality of liquid

Drinkable refers to liquid that is safe to consume, particularly water. It indicates that the substance is free from harmful contaminants and is suitable for human consumption.

Synonyms

potable, safe, suitable

Examples of usage

  • The river's water is not drinkable.
  • Always check if the tap water is drinkable before filling your glass.
  • The most important quality for a beverage is whether it is drinkable.
  • After the filtration process, the water became drinkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "drinkable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 potável

🇮🇳 पीने योग्य

🇩🇪 trinkbar

🇮🇩 dapat diminum

🇺🇦 придатний для пиття

🇵🇱 zdatny do picia

🇯🇵 飲める

🇫🇷 potable

🇪🇸 potable

🇹🇷 içilebilir

🇰🇷 음용 가능한

🇸🇦 صالح للشرب

🇨🇿 pitný

🇸🇰 pitný

🇨🇳 可饮用的

🇸🇮 pitna

🇮🇸 drykkjarhæfur

🇰🇿 ішуге жарамды

🇬🇪 სასმელი

🇦🇿 içməli

🇲🇽 bebible

Etymology

The word 'drinkable' has its roots in the Old English word 'drincan', which means 'to drink'. It is formed by combining 'drink' with the suffix '-able', indicating suitability or capability. Over time, 'drinkable' has been used to describe liquids that meet safety standards for human consumption. Its usage has become increasingly important in discussions surrounding water quality and public health, especially in areas where access to safe drinking water is a challenge.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,821 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.