unpalatable
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/ʌnˈpælətəbl/
not pleasant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpalatable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'palatable' from Latin 'palatum' meaning 'roof of the mouth'.
Historical Evolution
'palatable' changed from the Latin word 'palatum' and eventually became the modern English word 'palatable', with 'un-' added to form 'unpalatable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'palatable' meant 'pleasing to the taste', and 'unpalatable' evolved to mean 'not pleasing to the taste'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not pleasant to taste or difficult to accept.
The medicine was unpalatable, but necessary for recovery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45