digestive
[daɪˈdʒɛstɪv]
A digestive system helps your body break down food into smaller parts that can be used for energy.
When we talk about something being "digestive," it usually means related to digestion or breaking down food. This word is often used in phrases like "digestive health" or "digestive problems." Think of a stomach with digestive juices that help you digest your lunch. It's also common to see medicines labeled as "digestive aids" or talk about eating foods that are good for our digestive systems.
How common is "digestive"?
Word digestive is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A substance that aids digestion.
adjective
Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.
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