Indigestible: meaning, definitions and examples
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indigestible
[ ˌɪn.dɪˈdʒɛs.tɪ.bəl ]
food quality
Indigestible refers to substances that cannot be easily broken down or processed by the digestive system. Foods that are indigestible may cause discomfort or flatulence as they ferment in the gut. Common examples include certain fibers and complex carbohydrates.
Synonyms
hard to digest, tough, unassimilable
Examples of usage
- The beans were indigestible for some guests.
- High-fiber diets may include indigestible components.
- Some people find certain vegetables indigestible.
Translations
Translations of the word "indigestible" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indigerível
🇮🇳 अपर्याप्त
🇩🇪 unverdaulich
🇮🇩 tidak dapat dicerna
🇺🇦 незасвоюваний
🇵🇱 niestrawny
🇯🇵 消化不良の
🇫🇷 indigeste
🇪🇸 indigerible
🇹🇷 sindirim edilemez
🇰🇷 소화 불량의
🇸🇦 غير قابل للهضم
🇨🇿 nestravitelný
🇸🇰 nestráviteľný
🇨🇳 不可消化的
🇸🇮 nestravljiv
🇮🇸 óþægilegur
🇰🇿 қорыта алмайтын
🇬🇪 უთხევადი
🇦🇿 həzm olunmaz
🇲🇽 indigerible
Word origin
The word 'indigestible' is derived from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', combined with 'digestible', which itself comes from the Latin 'digestibilis', meaning 'that can be digested'. The root 'digest' traces back to the Latin 'digestus', a past participle of 'digerere', which means 'to separate, arrange, or put in order'. Therefore, 'indigestible' literally conveys the idea of something that cannot be properly separated or processed by the body. The term has been in use since at least the 19th century and has primarily been utilized in medical and dietary contexts to describe foods that may lead to gastrointestinal distress.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,351, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26350 sparkles
- 26351 indigestible
- 26352 cruciform
- 26353 cupful
- 26354 prank
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