digestible

adjective

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

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Instructors from Merrill Lynch broke down complex financial concepts into digestible lessons on budgeting, credit scores, and wealth building. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 May 2025 People engage more in content that is quick and easily digestible. Adrian Falk, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Jaws lined with sharp dagger-like teeth were most likely associated with carnivores, while others set with the dental equivalent of mortar and pestles likely ground plant matter into digestible food. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 The horror tale is digestible even with limited dialogue, and the unique perspective and clever cinematography make for a tasty and spooky cinematic treat. William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 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 21 May. 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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