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gustatory

 

[ ษกสŒsหˆteษชtษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste-related

The term 'gustatory' pertains to the sense of taste. It is often used in discussions regarding flavor perception, culinary experiences, and the physiological processes involved in tasting. This adjective is derived from the Latin word 'gustare', which means 'to taste'. Gustatory experiences can evoke strong memories and emotions, making it a significant aspect of gastronomy and food culture.

Synonyms

flavorful, palatable, tasting.

Examples of usage

  • The gustatory analysis of the dish revealed complex flavors.
  • She made a gustatory journey through the flavors of different cuisines.
  • The restaurant focused on creating a unique gustatory experience for its patrons.

Translations

Translations of the word "gustatory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gustativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฆ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคงเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gustatorisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gustatori

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะฐะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gustatory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ณ่ฆšใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gustatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gustativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tatsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๊ฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูˆู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chuลฅovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chuลฅovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ณ่ง‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okusni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bragรฐskyns

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ะผะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dadlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gustativo

Etymology

The word 'gustatory' has its origins in the Latin word 'gustare', meaning 'to taste'. 'Gustare' is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ฤสฐeu-, which means 'to pour' or 'to drink', highlighting the connection between taste and consumption. The term began appearing in English around the late 18th century, primarily used in academic and culinary contexts to describe the sensory experience related to flavor perception. Over time, it has evolved to cover a broader spectrum of discussions around taste and has become an essential term in food science, gastronomy, and sensory analysis.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,867, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.