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Definition of digestive

digestive

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
di · ges · tive
Adverb:digestively
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Plural:digestives
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• adjective

1

Relating to or having the power to promote the digestion of food.

Example

"Eating foods rich in dietary fiber supports a healthy digestive system."

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• noun

1

British A round, semi-sweet biscuit made with coarse brown wheat flour, originally marketed as aiding digestion.

Example

"She dunked a chocolate-coated digestive into her afternoon cup of tea."

2

A substance, drink, or medicine taken to aid the digestion of food.

Example

"After the heavy banquet, the host offered an herbal digestive to settle everyone's stomach."

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• Rhymes for digestive

• Nearby Words

digestibility
digestible
digestion
digestive
digger
diggings
digicam

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'digestif', from Late Latin 'digestivus', derived from Latin 'digerere' (to separate, divide, or dissolve).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Digestive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/digestive
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