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digestive

[ dih-jes-tiv, dahy- ]

adjective

  1. serving for or pertaining to digestion; having the function of digesting food:

    the digestive tract.

  2. promoting digestion.


noun

  1. a substance promoting digestion.

digestive

/ dɪˈdʒɛstɪv; daɪˈdʒɛstənt; daɪ- /

adjective

  1. relating to, aiding, or subjecting to digestion

    a digestive enzyme

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a less common word for digestant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • 徱ˈپ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • 徱·t· adverb
  • ԴDzd·t adjective
  • Dzd·t adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of digestive1

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French digestif < Latin īīܲ, equivalent to ī ( us ) ( digest ) + -īܲ -ive
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Example Sentences

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Ms Entwistle has said that her 79-year-old father is suffering severe medical issues while imprisoned, including a chest infection, eye infections and digestive issues.

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This broader trend toward functional beverages sets the stage for prebiotic sodas, which now fit neatly into the wellness narrative, offering a fizzy alternative that promises both taste and digestive health benefits.

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Paul Burke said his daughter had had to see a doctor while in the detention facility due to a digestive problem.

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Her cancer is now in remission, but she is still reliant on the drug for her digestive system to work correctly.

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At the age I am now, my stomach and digestive system do the judging for me regarding what is quality and what is junk.

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