digestive

CEFRB1

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to the process of breaking down food.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A substance that aids digestion.

Examples

  • Millions of beneficial organisms live in the human digestive tract.

  • The stomach and the large and small intestines form the digestive system.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. That causes or promotes digestion.

  2. Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A digestive biscuit.

More examples

In context

  • I bought a packet of chocolate digestives.

  • I made a mistake and bought plain digestives instead of chocolate ones.

  • While the doctor and the natives were taking a digestive nap after dinner, I strolled forth to have a peep at the country which could produce so generous a meal.

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Origin

adjective

From Old French digestif, from Late Latin dīgestīvus. Doublet of digestif.