How Do You Spell INEDIBLE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈɛdəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "inedible" refers to something that cannot be eaten, such as plastic or paper. The spelling of this word follows the phonetic transcription of IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪnˈɛdəbəl/. The first syllable is pronounced as "in," which rhymes with the word "hint." The second syllable is pronounced as "ed," which rhymes with "bed." The third syllable starts with a schwa sound followed by "i," which is pronounced like "uh-ble." The word is spelled with "i" instead of "e" to maintain the root word "edible" and indicate the negative prefix "in."

INEDIBLE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "inedible" is an adjective used to describe food or substances that are not suitable or safe for consumption due to being unpalatable, indigestible, or potentially harmful. Derived from the prefix "in-" (meaning 'not') and the adjective "edible" (meaning 'safe or fit to be eaten'), inedible refers to the opposite of edible.

   When applied to food, an item deemed inedible cannot be consumed without risk to health or well-being. This can occur due to factors such as spoilage, contamination, excessive toxicity, or having properties that make it unappetizing or unpalatable. Inedible foods may have a rancid or foul smell, a putrid taste, or contain harmful substances such as toxins or harmful bacteria. Additionally, certain objects or substances that may resemble food but have no nutritional value or are dangerous to ingest can also be classified as inedible.

   The concept of inedibility is often culturally subjective, as preferences and tolerances can vary across different regions and individuals. What one person may find inedible, another may consider a delicacy. Factors such as cultural practices, personal tastes, allergies, or dietary restrictions can influence the perception of inedibility.

   In summary, "inedible" denotes the quality of something, particularly food, that is unsuitable or unsafe for human consumption due to reasons ranging from unpalatability to potential harm.

Top Common Misspellings for INEDIBLE *

• unedible 84.6153846%

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Other Common Misspellings for INEDIBLE

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• Insrible

Etymology of INEDIBLE

The word "inedible" dates back to the early 19th century and is derived from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "un-", and the word "edible" meaning "fit to be eaten". "Edible" itself comes from the Latin word "edibilis", which is derived from the verb "edere" meaning "to eat". Thus, "inedible" combines the negating prefix with the root of "edible", conveying the meaning of something that is not suitable or safe for consumption.

Similar spelling words for INEDIBLE

• inadvisable,
• inaudibly,
• edible,
• indefinable,
• indaba,
• indivisible,
• inadvisably,
• inaudible,
• indubitable,
• indefinite.