Definitions
- Referring to food that is safe and suitable for human consumption. - Describing something that can be eaten without causing harm or illness. - Talking about the quality of food that is palatable and digestible.
- Referring to food that is fit for consumption. - Describing something that can be eaten without causing harm or illness. - Talking about the quality of food that is palatable and digestible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to food that is safe and suitable for human consumption.
- 2Both words describe the quality of food that is palatable and digestible.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a wide range of food items.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Edible is more commonly used in everyday language than comestible.
- 2Connotation: Comestible has a slightly more formal connotation than edible.
- 3Region: Comestible is more commonly used in British English than American English.
Remember this!
Edible and comestible are synonyms that describe food that is safe and suitable for human consumption. While both words have similar meanings, edible is more commonly used and has a more casual tone, while comestible is slightly more formal and less frequently used. Additionally, comestible is often used as a noun to refer to food items, while edible is typically used as an adjective to describe the quality of food.
