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inedible

 

[ ɪˈnɛdɪbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food quality

Inedible refers to substances that are not fit or safe for consumption. Food items may be deemed inedible if they are spoiled, toxic, or otherwise unpalatable. This term can also apply to items that are inedible due to their texture or composition, such as certain plant parts or materials that cannot be digested. Inedibility can result from contamination or deliberate alterations made to a food item's properties.

Synonyms

non-edible, undigestible, unfit, unsafe

Examples of usage

  • The mushroom was found to be inedible and unsafe to eat.
  • He discarded the inedible portions of his meal.
  • Some wild berries are beautiful but inedible.
  • After the food sat out too long, it became inedible.

Translations

Translations of the word "inedible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inedível

🇮🇳 अयोग्य

🇩🇪 unerhältlich

🇮🇩 tidak dapat dimakan

🇺🇦 непридатний для їжі

🇵🇱 niedający się do jedzenia

🇯🇵 食べられない

🇫🇷 non comestible

🇪🇸 no comestible

🇹🇷 yenmez

🇰🇷 먹을 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير صالح للأكل

🇨🇿 nepoživatelný

🇸🇰 nepožívateľný

🇨🇳 不可食用

🇸🇮 neužiten

🇮🇸 óætur

🇰🇿 тамаққа жарамсыз

🇬🇪 არაჭამადი

🇦🇿 yeyilməz

🇲🇽 no comestible

Etymology

The word 'inedible' originates from the late 15th century, derived from the Latin word 'inedibilis', which means 'not able to be eaten'. This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', and 'edibilis', which means 'fit for eating' and is derived from the verb 'edere', meaning 'to eat'. Initially, the concept related strictly to food but has since evolved to encompass various substances deemed unsuitable for consumption. The growth of food safety standards and awareness about toxic substances has led to a more prevalent use of the term in modern contexts. The prefix 'in-' is commonly used in English to indicate negation, contributing to the straightforward and functional meaning of 'inedible' in assessing the safety and suitability of food products.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,635, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.