Digestive

adj, noun

adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that aids digestion.
  2. 2
    any substance that promotes digestion wordnet
  3. 3
    A digestive biscuit. Canada, Ireland, UK

    "I bought a packet of chocolate digestives."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.
  2. 2
    That causes or promotes digestion.

    "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."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
adsorbentbibulouscibariousdigestionaldigestoryenzyme

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

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

Related phrases

chocolate digestivedigestive systemdigestive tractdigestive biscuit

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