Synonyms for gustation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : guh-stey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : gʌˈsteɪ ʃən


Définition of gustation

Origin :
  • "act of tasting," 1590s, from Latin gustationem (nominative gustatio), noun of action from past participle stem of gustare "to taste" (see gusto).
  • As in taste : noun capacity to sense flavor
Example sentences :
  • Gustation was meant to be delightful; and cooking is certainly half as good as tasting.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 97, November, 1865 » by Various

Antonyms for gustation

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