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taste

/teɪst/

Meanings
noun
One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.

Examples :

"He had a strange taste in his mouth."
sensation physiology food quality essential

Related Words

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

Illustration preferences

preferences noun

/ˈprefərənsɪz/ /ˈprɛfrənsɪz/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

Illustration sensations

sensations noun

/sɛnˈseɪʃənz/

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

"The cool water on her skin brought refreshing sensations after a long, hot day. "

Illustration recreational

recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

For, or relating to, recreation.

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration perception

perception noun

/pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.

"My perception of the teacher's instructions was that they were quite demanding. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration preference

preference noun

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/

The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

"He has a preference for crisp wines."

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predilection noun

/ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/

Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

"My younger sister has a strong predilection for chocolate ice cream over any other flavor. "