Definition

A condition where a person feels discomfort or pain in the stomach due to difficulty in digesting food.

Example

After eating a large meal, I often experience indigestion.

Conversation

I ate way too much pizza last night.

Oh no, are you feeling okay?

Not really, I think I have some indigestion now.

That sounds uncomfortable; maybe try some ginger tea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indigestion is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "digestio" (from Latin, meaning to break down or dissolve). The word refers to the inability to properly break down food in the digestive system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' being able to 'break down' food — that's why indigestion means difficulty in digesting.

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