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digestible

adjective

di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested

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Wood Brooks, Robson and Fisher all offer neat digestible summaries at the end of their chapters to consolidate their strategies for how the reader might best conduct efficacious, generative conversations. Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 25 Nov. 2025 Fry is a British mathematician, broadcaster and Professor for the Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge known for her sassy, witty and warm presenting style and ability to explain complex subjects in digestible form. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025 At the same time, media companies cater to readers who typically aren’t attorneys and who want content presented in straightforward, interesting and digestible stories. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025 Foods rich in digestible starch include grains (like rice, wheat, and oats), starchy vegetables (such as potatoes, corn, and peas), and legumes (like lentils and beans). Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for digestible

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestible was in the 14th century

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“Digestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestible. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested
digestibility
-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun

Medical Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible -ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
: capable of being digested

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