Digestive: meaning, definitions and examples

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digestive

 

[ dษ™หˆdส’ษ›stษชv ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

biological process

Relating to the process of breaking down food in the body. The digestive system includes various organs that help convert food into energy, and it plays a crucial role in nutrition and overall health.

Synonyms

gastrointestinal, intestinal

Examples of usage

  • Digestive enzymes help break down proteins.
  • She has a digestive disorder that affects how she processes food.
  • The digestive tract is composed of the stomach and intestines.
Context #2 | Noun

health and nutrition

A term used to describe substances or processes that aid in digestion. Digestive aids such as probiotics are often used to improve gut health and help regulate bodily functions.

Synonyms

digestion aid, digestive aid

Examples of usage

  • He takes a digestive supplement to improve his gut health.
  • The market for digestive products is growing rapidly.
  • Many people seek out natural digestive remedies.

Translations

Translations of the word "digestive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น digestivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคšเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdauungs-

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencernaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั‚ั€ะฐะฒะปัŽะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trawienny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถˆๅŒ–ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท digestif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ digestivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sindirim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œํ™”์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุถู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trรกvicรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trรกviaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebavni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั า›ะพั€ั‹ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™zm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ digestivo

Etymology

The word 'digestive' originates from the late Middle English term 'digestif', which was derived from the Latin 'digestivus', meaning 'serving to digest'. The Latin root comes from 'digerere', which means 'to arrange, distribute, or divide', a combination of 'dis-' (apart) and 'gerere' (to carry). The term was historically linked to describing substances that help the body process food efficiently. Over time, 'digestive' has evolved to include both its meaning as an adjective describing processes related to digestion and as a noun referring to specific aids that promote digestive health. The usage has expanded with advancements in nutrition and health sciences, and today, it commonly appears in both medical and everyday discussions about health.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,529 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.