consumable

[ kuhn-soo-muh-buhl ]

adjective

1. able or meant to be consumed, as by eating, drinking, or using:

   consumable goods.

2. liable to be used up or depleted:

   comsumable resources.

noun

1. Usually consumables. something that is produced to be consumed, as processed food or fuel.

consumable

/ kənˈsjuːməbəl /

adjective

1. capable of being consumed

noun

1. usually plural goods intended to be bought and used; consumer goods

Other Words From

• con·suma·bili·ty noun
• noncon·suma·ble adjective
• uncon·suma·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consumable¹

First recorded in 1635–45; consume + -able

Related Words

• accessible
• adaptable
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• convenient
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