digestive

1 of 2

noun

di·​ges·​tive dī-ˈje-stiv 

də-

: an aid to digestion especially of food

digestive

2 of 2

adjective

1

: relating to or functioning in digestion

the digestive system

digestive disorders

digestive organs

2

: having the power to cause or promote digestion

digestive enzymes

digestively adverb

Examples of digestive in a Sentence

Adjective

the digestive system of the body

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Mild symptoms such as digestive upset, nausea, headache, or stomach discomfort could occur if a very large quantity of citrus seeds were ingested. —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

Overconsumption of electrolytes, especially sodium and potassium, may lead to high blood pressure, kidney strain, digestive upset, or heart rhythm problems. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026

Adjective

Licorice Root Tea Licorice root tea is a naturally sweet tea with anti-inflammatory properties used for sore throat and digestive health. —Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026

Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer found the pancreas, a digestive organ in the abdomen that makes insulin, the Cleveland Clinic noted. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing digestive

• digestive gland
• digestive system
• digestive tract

Rhymes for digestive

• congestive
• suggestive
• festive
• restive

Kids Definition

digestive

adjective

di·​ges·​tive

dī-ˈjes-tiv, 

də-

1

: of or relating to digestion

digestive processes

2

: having the power to cause or help digestion

digestive enzymes

Medical Definition

digestive

1 of 2 noun

di·​ges·​tive -ˈjes-tiv 

1

: something that aids digestion especially of food compare digestant

2

: a substance which promotes suppuration

digestive

2 of 2 adjective

1

: relating to or functioning in digestion

digestive processes

2

: having the power to cause or promote digestion

digestive enzymes

digestively adverb

digestiveness noun