swallowable

English

Etymology

From swallow +‎ -able.

Adjective

swallowable (comparative more swallowable, superlative most swallowable)

1. Capable of being swallowed (physically).

   Antonym: unswallowable

   Some medical techniques monitor the inside of the body by means of a swallowable miniature camera.

2. (of a pill etc) Relatively easy to swallow.

   Antonym: unswallowable

   Coordinate term: chewable

3. (by extension, of legislation) Able to be accepted by the electorate.

   Antonym: unswallowable

   Hyponym: hard to swallow

Related terms

• hard pill to swallow

 

See also

• edible
• ingestible
• nontoxic
• potable