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palatability

[ pal-uh-tuh-bil-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the fact or quality of being acceptable or agreeable to the taste; tastiness:

    Judicious use of salt within permissible limits can increase the palatability of food.

  2. the fact or quality of being acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings; appeal:

    Sustainability and resilience refer to similar concepts in ecological management, but resilience arguably has broader political palatability.



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Other Words From

  • non·pal·at·a·bil·i·ty noun
  • non·pal·at·a·ble·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

This procedure of course reduces the total food value of the fish, but it should be done if it increases the palatability.

Either raisins or dates may be added to it to increase its palatability.

Its position on the average menu may be attributed largely to its palatability and comforting effects.

The palatability of a well-made cup of good coffee needs no eulogizing; it speaks for itself.

The belief existed that such methods might increase the quality, palatability and flavor of the meat.

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