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- [in-ed-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛd ə bəl/
- /ɪˈned.ɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ed-uh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈɛd ə bəl/
Definitions of inedible word
- adjective inedible not edible; unfit to be eaten. 1
- noun inedible Not fit or suitable for eating. 1
- adjective inedible not fit to be eaten 1
- adjective inedible unpleasant to eat 1
- adjective inedible If you say that something is inedible, you mean you cannot eat it, for example because it tastes bad or is poisonous. 0
- adjective inedible not fit to be eaten; uneatable 0
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Origin of inedible
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; in-3 + edible
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Parts of speech for Inedible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inedible 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inedible
adj inedible
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- indigestible — not digestible; not easily digested.
- nauseating — causing sickness of the stomach; nauseous.
adjective inedible
- unpalatable — not palatable; unpleasant to the taste.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- revolting — disgusting; repulsive: a revolting sight.
- noxious — harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being: noxious fumes.
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
Antonyms for inedible
adj inedible
- appetizing — Appetizing food looks and smells good, so that you want to eat it.
- delicious — very enjoyable; delightful
- edible — fit to be eaten as food; eatable; esculent.
- comestible — food
adjective inedible
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
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