organoleptic

adjective

or·gan·o·lep·tic | \ ˌȯr-gə-nō-ˈlep-tik

, ȯr-ˌga-nə-\

Definition of organoleptic

1 : being, affecting, or relating to qualities (such as taste, color, odor, and feel) of a substance (such as a food or drug) that stimulate the sense organs organoleptic research

2 : involving use of the sense organs organoleptic evaluation of foods

Other Words from organoleptic Did You Know? More Example Sentences Learn More about organoleptic

Keep scrolling for more

Did You Know?

English speakers first got a taste of "organoleptic" in an 1852 translation of a French chemistry textbook. Its spelling is an Anglicization of the French word organoleptique, which derives from "organ" (same meaning as in English) and Greek lēptikos, meaning "disposed to take or accept." "Lēptikos" is also an ingredient in "neuroleptic" (a type of powerful tranquilizer). The parent of "lēptikos" - the verb lambanein, meaning "to take or seize" - contributed to the formation of several English words, including "epilepsy" and "syllable."

Examples of organoleptic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to a 2014 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the higher antioxidant levels in organic produce might actually enhance its organoleptic qualities — a.k.a. — Jessica Decostole, Redbook, "5 Things You Should Know About Organic Food," 29 Nov. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'organoleptic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.