Palatability: meaning, definitions and examples

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palatability

 

[ ˌpaləˈtəbələdē ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of food or drink

The palatability of a dish refers to how pleasing it is to the taste buds. It is determined by factors such as flavor, texture, and presentation. Palatability plays a crucial role in the enjoyment of food and can vary from person to person.

Synonyms

appetizingness, deliciousness, tastiness

Examples of usage

  • The palatability of the soup was enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs.
  • Children often prefer foods with high palatability, such as pizza and ice cream.

Translations

Translations of the word "palatability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 palatabilidade

🇮🇳 स्वादिष्टता

🇩🇪 Schmackhaftigkeit

🇮🇩 keterampilan

🇺🇦 смакові якості

🇵🇱 smakowitość

🇯🇵 美味

🇫🇷 saveur

🇪🇸 palatabilidad

🇹🇷 lezzet

🇰🇷 맛있음

🇸🇦 استساغة

🇨🇿 chutnost

🇸🇰 chutnosť

🇨🇳 适口性

🇸🇮 okusnost

🇮🇸 bragðgæði

🇰🇿 дәмділік

🇬🇪 გემრიელობა

🇦🇿 dadlılıq

🇲🇽 palatabilidad

Etymology

The word 'palatability' originated from the Latin word 'palātus', meaning 'sense of taste'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Palatability has been a key concept in culinary arts and food science, influencing the development of recipes and food products.