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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Krasner’s issue is not only that she has been undervalued but also that the market continues to reward the most digestible version of her work. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 On April 14, Mercury will blaze into Aries, giving you the green light to speak up and stop editing yourself down to be digestible. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 Whole flaxseeds should be soaked for easier digestion; ground flaxseeds are more digestible and versatile in recipes. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 Experts recommend feeding dogs light, digestible meals with supplements before flying to reduce stress and keep them calm. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 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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