Eatable vs. Edible

Eatable vs. Edible — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Eatable and Edible

Eatableadjective

Able to be eaten; edible.

Edibleadjective

That can be eaten without harm; innocuous to humans; suitable for consumption.

edible fruit

Eatablenoun

Anything edible; food.

Edibleadjective

That can be eaten without disgust.

Although stale, the bread was edible.

Eatablenoun

any substance that can be used as food

Ediblenoun

Anything edible.

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Eatableadjective

suitable for use as food

Ediblenoun

In particular, an edible mushroom.

Ediblenoun

(marijuana) a foodstuff, usually a baked good, infused with tetrahydrocannabinol from cannabutter etc.

Ediblenoun

any substance that can be used as food

Edibleadjective

suitable for use as food