digestive
noun
di·ges·tive
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Definition of digestive
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an aid to digestion especially of food
digestive
adjectiveDefinition of digestive (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: relating to or functioning in digestion
the digestive system digestive disorders digestive organs
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion
digestive enzymes
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Examples of digestive in a Sentence
Adjective
the digestive system of the bodyRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Many traditional digestives can be cloying and overpoweringly bitter, rendering them largely inaccessible to more sensitive palates. — John Debary, Bloomberg.com, "These Are Some of Our Favorite Spirits From 2017," 22 Dec. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Some estimates have suggested there may be as many as 5.25 trillion macro and microplastic pieces floating in the ocean, many of which wind up in the digestive tracks of sea animals, such as dolphins, whales and turtles. — Fox News, "Green turtles are dying because they're eating plastic that looks like food," 10 Aug. 2019 Alcohol is water-soluble and cannabis is not, meaning alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly whereas pot edibles and beverages are metabolized much later in the digestive process. — Kristine Owram, Bloomberg.com, "Scientists Are Racing to Make Weed As Easy to Drink as Beer," 6 Feb. 2019 Visitors are urged to not consume fish livers or digestive organs from fish caught in the reservoir. — Erin Hardy, baltimoresun.com, "Health advisory issued for Duckett Reservoir in Laurel due to blue green algae," 21 Aug. 2019 But the oversize lizard lounging near the two young tourists had just gorged on chicken and goat, and was lolling in the kind of digestive stupor Americans might experience after Thanksgiving. — New York Times, "Here There Be Dragons. But Can They Survive an Invasion of Tourists?," 12 Aug. 2019 Some people drink it for the purported digestive and other health benefits, but many see it as a healthier alternative to sugary drinks or alcohol. — Lydia Gerike, courant.com, "Kombucha comes to Connecticut: Brewers help introduce a new kind of drink to the state," 10 Aug. 2019 In addition to supporting digestive health and bowel regularity, eggplant fiber helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, and supports weight loss by boosting fullness. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "The Health Benefits of Eggplants," 8 Aug. 2019 But, true to the promises of digestive assistance, aid ran for close to five days. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "Stone fruits: Everything you need to know," 7 Aug. 2019 There are numerous drugs to treat digestive woes caused by heartburn or stomach ulcers. — Serena Gordon, chicagotribune.com, "Heartburn drugs might bring allergy woes," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'digestive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for digestive
digestive
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of digestive
: of or relating to digestion
: having the power to cause or help digestion
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digestive
adjective
di·ges·tive
| \ dī-ˈje-stiv
, də-\
, də-\
Kids Definition of digestive
: relating to or functioning in the body's process of changing food into simpler forms that can be taken up and used
digestive processes
digestive
noun
di·ges·tive
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Medical Definition of digestive
(Entry 1 of 2)
digestive
adjectiveMedical Definition of digestive (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: relating to or functioning in digestion
digestive processes
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion
digestive enzymes
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