'consumable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consumere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sumere' meant 'to take.'

'consumere' transformed into the Old French word 'consumer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consume' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to take or use up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'items intended to be used up.'