digestive
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
KK: /dɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
adjective
Definition
Related to the process of breaking down food in the body.
Example
Eating a digestive biscuit can help settle your stomach after a meal.
Conversation
I’ve been trying to eat more digestive foods lately.
That’s a great idea! They really help with feeling full.
Yeah, I heard they can make digestion easier too.
Absolutely! It’s always good to support your digestive health.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
absorbent
nutritive
metabolic
Antonyms
indigestible
unhealthy
toxic
noun
Definition
A substance that helps the body break down food and absorb nutrients.
Example
The doctor recommended a digestive to help with my stomach issues.
Conversation
I've been feeling a bit bloated after meals lately.
You might want to try some digestive aids; they can really help.
That's a good idea! What do you recommend?
Root Explanation
Digestive → It is formed from "digest" (from Latin "digestus", meaning to break down or to separate) and "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "digestive" refers to something that has the nature of breaking down food in the digestive system.
Memory Tip
Think of the process of breaking down food — 'digest' means to break down, and '-ive' indicates something that has that quality. So, digestive relates to the ability to break down food.
Visually Confused Words
indigestive
ingestive
digressive
guestive
egestive
postdigestive
autodigestive
divestitive