digestive
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1di·ges·tive

noun \-ˈjes-tiv\

Definition of DIGESTIVE

: an aid to digestion especially of food

First Known Use of DIGESTIVE

14th century

Rhymes with DIGESTIVE

2digestive

adjective

Definition of DIGESTIVE

1
: relating to or functioning in digestion <the digestive system>
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion <digestive enzymes>
di·ges·tive·ly adverb

Examples of DIGESTIVE

  1. the digestive system of the body

First Known Use of DIGESTIVE

15th century

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