How Do You Spell MANDUCABLE?

Pronunciation: [mˈandjuːkəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "manducable" is spelled as "man-doo-kuh-buhl". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈmænˌduːkəbəl/. The first syllable is pronounced as "man" with the short 'a' sound, while the second syllable is pronounced as "doo" with the long 'u' sound. The final syllable is pronounced with the unstressed 'uh' sound, followed by the stressed 'buhl' with the short 'u' sound. "Manducable" refers to something that can be chewed or eaten.

MANDUCABLE Meaning and Definition

1. Manducable is an adjective used to describe something that is capable of being chewed or eaten. The term is derived from the Latin word "manducare," meaning "to chew." When applied to food or substances, manducable indicates that they are suitable for consumption by being able to be chewed or broken down by the teeth and digestive processes. It implies that the item is not too hard, tough, or indigestible for consumption.

   In a broader sense, manducable can also be used to describe objects or materials that are capable of being crushed, ground, or reduced to smaller pieces through chewing or biting action. For example, certain types of soft woods may be considered manducable as they can be chewed by certain animals to construct their nests or burrows. Additionally, some plants or materials may be considered manducable for various purposes such as making pulp or extracting essential oils.

   The word manducable can also convey the broader idea of something being easy or pleasurable to chew, suggesting that it is not only capable of being eaten but also enjoyable to consume. This definition introduces a sensory component to the term, emphasizing the idea that manducable things provide a pleasant chewing experience.

2. • That can be chewed.

   • That cannot be chewed.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MANDUCABLE

• nanducable
• kanducable
• janducable
• mznducable
• msnducable
• mwnducable
• mqnducable
• mabducable
• mamducable
• majducable
• mahducable
• mansucable
• manxucable
• mancucable
• manfucable
• manrucable
• maneucable
• mandycable
• mandhcable
• mandjcable

Etymology of MANDUCABLE

The term "manducable" is derived from the Latin word "mandūcābilis", which comes from the verb "mandūcāre", meaning "to chew" or "to eat". The Latin word "mandūcābilis" describes something that is fit or suitable for eating or chewing. Over time, this term made its way into English, with the same meaning of something that can be chewed or eaten.