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Definition of edibility

edibility

/ˌɛd.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
ed · i · bil · i · ty
Adverb:edibly
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Plural:edibilities
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Adjective:edible
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edibility Lexical Profile

edibility Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being safe, suitable, and fit to be eaten as food.

Example

"Before foraging for wild mushrooms in the forest, you must be completely certain of their edibility."

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• Rhymes for edibility

• Nearby Words

edginess
edging
edgy
edibility
edible
edict
edifice

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'edible' and the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Late Latin 'edibilis', from the Latin verb 'edere' (to eat).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edibility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edibility
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