Edible: meaning, definitions and examples

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edible

 

[ หˆษ›dษชbษ™l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

food

Fit to be eaten as food; eatable; esculent; as, edible fishes.

Synonyms

comestible, eatable, esculent.

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Word Description / Examples
edible

Commonly used to describe something that is safe to eat, especially when pointing out that something is not poisonous or harmful.

  • Some wild mushrooms are edible, but you have to be very careful
  • The cake was so old it hardly seemed edible
eatable

Usually refers to food that is pleasant to eat, often implying it is of acceptable quality or taste. It can have a slightly negative connotation if used to describe something that is barely good enough to eat.

  • The meal was simple but eatable
  • I wouldn't say the soup was gourmet, but it was definitely eatable
esculent

An archaic or very rare term for something that is edible, mostly used in historical or literary contexts.

  • The botanist studied several plants to determine if they were esculent
  • The explorers foraged for esculent roots and berries in the wild
comestible

A more formal or literary word for food, generally used in written language or formal contexts.

  • The market was filled with various comestibles, from fresh fruits to baked goods
  • The travelers gathered their comestibles to prepare for the next day's journey

Examples of usage

  • Many plants produce edible fruits that are safe for human consumption.
  • Wild berries can be a delicious and nutritious edible treat.
  • Edible mushrooms can be a tasty addition to a variety of dishes.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

Anything edible; food.

Synonyms

food, nourishment.

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edible

Used to describe something that is safe and suitable to eat.

  • These mushrooms are edible
  • The cake looked delicious, but wasnโ€™t edible because it was made of plastic
food

General term for anything that is consumed to provide nutritional support for the body.

  • I bought some food for the picnic
  • Fast food is not always the healthiest option
nourishment

Refers to substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition, often used in a more formal or medical context.

  • The baby needs proper nourishment to grow
  • They sought nourishment from the fruits and vegetables in the garden

Examples of usage

  • The forest was abundant with edibles, from berries to nuts.
  • In survival situations, it is important to identify edible plants for sustenance.

Translations

Translations of the word "edible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comestรญvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช essbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapat dimakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ัั‚ั–ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jadalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸ็”จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comestible

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comestible

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yenilebilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จน์„ ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงู„ุญ ู„ู„ุฃูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jedlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jedlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ้ฃŸ็”จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลพitni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตัƒะณะต ะถะฐั€ะฐะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeyilษ™ bilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comestible

Etymology

The word 'edible' originated from the Latin word 'edibilis', which means fit to be eaten. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something safe and suitable for consumption as food. Throughout history, the concept of edibility has been essential for human survival, as the ability to distinguish between edible and inedible items in nature greatly impacted early civilizations. Today, 'edible' remains a common term used to classify foods that are safe and enjoyable for consumption.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,546, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.