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gustatory

gus·ta·to·ry
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [guhs-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈgʌs təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • /ˈɡʌs.tə.tər.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guhs-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈgʌs təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of gustatory word

  • adjective gustatory of or relating to taste or tasting. 1
  • noun gustatory Concerned with tasting or the sense of taste. 1
  • adjective gustatory of or having to do with tasting or the sense of taste 0
  • adjective gustatory Of, or relating to, the sense of taste. 0

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Origin of gustatory

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin gustā(re) to taste + -tory1

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Parts of speech for Gustatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gustatory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

gustatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gustatory

adj gustatory

  • auditory — Auditory means related to hearing.
  • visual — of or relating to seeing or sight: a visual image.
  • sensual — pertaining to, inclined to, or preoccupied with the gratification of the senses or appetites; carnal; fleshly.
  • tactile — of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
  • sensational — producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.

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