indigestible

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adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈje-stə-bəl 

: not digestible : not easily digested

indigestibility

ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

indigestible noun

indigestibility

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noun

in·​digestibility ¦in+ 

: the quality of being indigestible

Examples of indigestible in a Sentence

Adjective

Their presentation was an indigestible mass of information.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Fiber is a type of indigestible nutrient that’s concentrated in plant foods, like beans, fruits, and vegetables. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026

Spaghetti squash contains polysaccharides, a type of indigestible fiber that may help prevent blood sugar from rising after eating. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026

Whichever predator was involved, Henrici notes that the regurgitalite confirms that one of these animals snacked broadly on the smaller critters around it and could vomit up indigestible material, much as modern owls and Komodo dragons do today. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026

Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that the body physically can’t break down. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Late Latin indigestibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin digestibilis digestible

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for indigestible

• contestable
• detestable
• digestible
• suggestible
• incontestable
• testable

Kids Definition

indigestible

adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl 

-də-

: not digestible or easily digested

Medical Definition

indigestible

adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl, -də- 

: not digestible : not easily digested

a diet with much indigestible fiber

indigestibility

-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

plural indigestibilities