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gustative

gustative

9.0
Relating to the sense of taste detected by the tongue
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡʌstəˌtɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gustativo
  • The tongue has specialized gustative cells that detect different tastes.

Examples

  • This medicine can temporarily alter your gustative function, making foods taste unusual.

  • The gustative experience of the dish was unforgettable.

  • Researchers measured the gustative response of participants to various flavors.

  • Many chefs focus on gustative elements to enhance their dishes.

  • The tongue has specialized gustative cells that detect different tastes.

  • Many chefs focus on gustative elements to enhance their dishes.

  • This medicine can temporarily alter your gustative function, making foods taste unusual.

Synonyms

gustatory
vsgustative
  • Specialized
1 8.4

Connected with tasting and how people sense flavor

is the same meaning but appears as another common form
gustatorial
vsgustative
  • Specialized
9.9

Being about the sense of taste, for example food or drink

is the same meaning but used as an alternative form

Surface Forms

gustative positive

Morphology

gustative = gustation (opaque) = gust + ative

The combining form 'gust-' (meaning 'taste') is not a common standalone English word, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning from the base form.

Etymology

Gustative comes from the Latin verb gustare, which means 'to taste', and you can see the same root in familiar English words like gusto and disgust. So, gustative simply means 'relating to the sense of taste'.