digestibility

noun

di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

də-

plural digestibilities

1

: the fitness of something for digestion

2

: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body

Examples of digestibility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, the fermentation of tempeh could possibly increase protein digestibility. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Whether yeast protein becomes a lasting alternative or a niche solution will depend on taste consistency at scale, repeat purchase rates, and further clinical data on digestibility and muscle outcomes relative to whey. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Animal proteins are generally more digestible than plant proteins, and cooking generally enhances protein digestibility. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Whole-grain sourdough is a strong second, as fermentation may improve digestibility and support a healthy blood sugar response. — Staff Author, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for digestibility

• acceptability
• accessibility
• adaptability
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• availability

Medical Definition

digestibility

noun

di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty -ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural digestibilities

1

: the fitness of something for digestion

2

: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body