digestible

adjective

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

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Whey ranges from 98–100% digestible, soy from 95–98%, and pea from 83–90%. Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026 Stevia is considered a natural zero-calorie sweetener, as the amount used is too small to contribute measurable energy or digestible carbohydrate. Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026 Fictional dialogue has to strip all that away and compress meaning into digestible chunks that readers actually want to consume. Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026 Made from a digestible mixture of cellulose, gelatin, and molybdenum or tungsten, the capsule works as a tiny Faraday cage, blocking RF communication. New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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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