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Definition of palatability

palatability

/ˌpælətəˈbɪlɪti/
pal · at · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:palatably
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Plural:palatabilities
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Adjective:palatable
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palatability Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being pleasant or agreeable to the sense of taste (especially of food, drink, or animal feed).

Example

"Food scientists adjusted the recipe to improve the palatability of the nutritional supplement without adding excess sugar."

2

The quality of being acceptable, satisfactory, or agreeable to the mind or sensibilities (especially of an idea, proposal, or policy).

Example

"The committee softened the wording of the new regulations to increase their political palatability among voters."

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• Rhymes for palatability

• Nearby Words

palacsinta
paladin
palar
palatability
palatable
palatably
palate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from palatable plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, ultimately tracing back to the Latin noun palatum, meaning the roof of the mouth or the seat of the sense of taste.

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