indigestible

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

Examples of indigestible in a Sentence

Their presentation was an indigestible mass of information.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rutabagas contain a type of indigestible sugar called raffinose, which can cause gas, bloating, and general stomach discomfort in some people. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024

Israeli security insistences which may have previously seemed indigestible may not be as intolerable when measured against the humiliation inflicted upon Hezbollah, and by extension, Iran. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 29 Sep. 2024

Supports Gut Health Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate concentrated in plant foods like beans. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2024

Also, because cellulose is an indigestible fiber, our bodies don’t absorb it, regardless of the (food-safe) source.8 15 High-Protein Cheeses to Add to Your Diet Can Pre-Shredded Cheese Be Part of a Healthy Diet? —Christina Manian, Health, 15 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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