chewable

Thân thiện

The toddler eats a chewable vitamin with breakfast.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Easy to cut or chew: Describes something, typically food or a substance, that can be easily broken down by biting and grinding with the teeth.

Usage

The adjective "chewable" is used to describe the physical texture of an item, indicating it is not too hard or tough. It is commonly applied to food, medicine (like vitamins), or other edible items.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The steak was surprisingly tender and chewable.
  • These vitamins are chewable and taste like orange.
  • For babies, it's important to provide soft, chewable foods.

Advanced Usage

• "Chewable" vs. "Edible": While "edible" means safe to eat, "chewable" specifically describes the ease of chewing. Something can be edible but not chewable (e.g., a tough piece of meat).
• Technical/Medical Context: In pharmacology, "chewable tablet" is a standard term for a medication designed to be chewed before swallowing, as opposed to being swallowed whole.

Variants and Related Words

• Chew (verb): To bite and grind with the teeth.
• Chewy (adjective): Requiring a lot of chewing; having a pleasantly firm texture that needs chewing (e.g., chewy caramel). Note: "Chewy" often implies more effort than "chewable," which implies ease.

Synonyms

• Masticable: (Formal) Capable of being chewed.
• Soft: Easy to mold, cut, or compress; not hard.
• Tender: (Of food) Easy to cut or chew; not tough.

Antonyms

• Tough: (Of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
• Hard: Solid and firm; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.
• Inedible: Not fit or suitable for eating.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. easy to cut or chew

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cuttable