palatability

American  

[pal-uh-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌpæl ə təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Rarely palatableness

noun

1. the fact or quality of being acceptable or agreeable to the taste; tastiness.

   Judicious use of salt within permissible limits can increase the palatability of food.

2. the fact or quality of being acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings; appeal.

   Sustainability and resilience refer to similar concepts in ecological management, but resilience arguably has broader political palatability.

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Other Word Forms

• nonpalatability noun
• nonpalatableness noun

Etymology

Origin of palatability

palatable ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Although rosiglitazone was only partially effective as a bitter blocker in this study, modifying these drugs to improve potency, palatability, and efficacy may allow us to find a better version of this drug," said Nguyen.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024

In its relative orderliness and palatability, “Yes and Yes” is not really a danced analogy to the book, but something else, complex in its own ways, true to Roche’s voice as she converses with another.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

Apart from claims of providing additional nutrients, Bernal, the veterinarian who works for Wellness, cites palatability as an important reason to include toppers in meals, especially for fussy pets that refuse to eat.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2022

For example, it is ordered to help balance palatability and appreciation.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2021

They are among the most appetizing of table delicacies and add greatly to the palatability of many foods when cooked with them.

From Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. by Atkinson, George Francis