Digestive

/dɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance or food designed to aid the digestive process, commonly used in contexts such as 'digestive biscuits'.

She offered me a digestive after dinner to help settle my stomach.

Relating to digestive organs or the process of digestion in a broader context.

He studied digestive physiology during his medical training.

adjective

Relating to or having the function of digestion.

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients.

Referring to substances that aid in digestion.

The patient was prescribed a digestive enzyme to help with nutrient absorption.

Describing something that can be broken down and processed by the body.

Eating a high-fiber diet promotes a healthy digestive process.

From Latin digestivus, from digerere meaning ‘to lead apart’.

digestive system

The organs responsible for the digestion of food.

digestive tract

The pathway through which food passes and is processed.

digestive health

The overall functioning and well-being of the digestive system.

digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the body.

digestive tract

The path through which food travels from mouth to anus.

enzyme

A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a biochemical reaction.

Referring to the type of biscuit that aids digestion.

I'm grabbing some digestives for my cup of tea.

A casual reference to the entire digestive process in a humorous way.

That meal was so good, but my digestive adventure is just starting!