Definition

Not broken down or processed by the digestive system.

Example

The food remained undigested in his stomach for hours after the meal.

Conversation

I felt really uncomfortable after that big meal last night.

Yeah, sometimes food can be hard to digest.

I think I might have some undigested food still in my stomach.

That could be it! Maybe you should try some ginger tea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Undigested → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "digestus" (from Latin "digestus", meaning to break down or process). The word "undigested" means not broken down or processed, particularly in the context of food that has not been digested.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'broken down' ('digestus') — that's why undigested refers to something that hasn't been processed.

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