Word Type

Noun

The word "digestion" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

aerodigestion autodigestion biodigestion codigestion digestional exodigestion maldigestion mechanical digestion nondigestion overdigestion postdigestion predigestion redigestion undigestion

Context

chemistry medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquisition biological process chemical action chemical change chemical process learning organic process

Type Of (IsA)

anatomical structure chemical process improved if masticate food learning organic process

Related Terms

digest digester digestible

Related Terms

ability acid assimilation convert decay digest digester digestible dissolution food gastrointestinal tract generation heat idea matter microorganism organic process processing pus result sample solution substance suppuration understanding utilize

Used For

destroy evidence

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.