Definition

In a way that relates to the process of breaking down food in the body.

Example

The body digestively processes the food we eat to extract nutrients.

Conversation

I read that some foods are easier to process digestively than others.

Really? Which ones are the best for digestion?

Fruits and vegetables are usually great choices for staying digestively healthy.

That makes sense! I should probably eat more of those.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Digestively → It is formed from "digest" (from Latin "digestus", meaning to break down or process) and the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "digestively" refers to the manner in which digestion occurs or relates to the process of breaking down food.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'digest' which means to break down food, and remember that 'digestively' describes how this process happens.

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