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Digestive

Part of Speech

Adjective, Noun

Pronunciation

/daɪˈdʒɛs.tɪv/, /dɪˈdʒɛs.tɪv/

Definitions

  • (Adjective) Relating to the process of digesting food.
  • (Adjective) Aiding digestion.
  • (Noun) A food or medicine that aids digestion, such as a digestive biscuit.

Usage Examples

  • "The digestive system plays a crucial role in breaking down food."
  • "Ginger is known for its digestive properties."
  • "She had a digestive biscuit with her tea."

Etymology

From Latin "digestivus," derived from "digerere" (to distribute, arrange, digest).

Synonyms

Nutritional, Assimilative, Stomachic.

Antonyms

Indigestible, Unwholesome.

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishDigestivo/di.xesˈti.βo/
FrenchDigestif/di.ʒɛs.tif/
GermanVerdauungs-/fɛɐ̯ˈdaʊ̯ʊŋs-/
Chinese (Mandarin)消化的/xiāo huà de/
Hindiपाचन संबंधी/pācan sambandhī/
Bengaliপরিপাকজনিত/pɔripakjonito/
Tamilசெரிமான/cerimāṉa/
Teluguజీర్ణక్రియకు సంబంధించిన/jīrṇakriya ku sambandhinchina/
Marathiपचनासंबंधी/pachanasambandhi/
Gujaratiપાચનસंबંધિત/pācansambandhit/
Punjabiਹਜਮੇ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਤ/hajme nāl sambandhit/
Kannadaಜೀರ್ಣಕ್ರಿಯೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದ/jīrṇakriyēge sambandhisida/
Malayalamജീർണ്ണസംബന്ധമായ/jīrṇasambandhamāya/
Odiaପଚନ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧୀୟ/pachana sambandhīya/
Urduہاضمے سے متعلق/hazme se mutaliq/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

American English: /daɪˈdʒɛs.tɪv/, British English: /dɪˈdʒɛs.tɪv/

Historical Usage

The term "digestive" has been used since the 15th century, initially referring to medical properties aiding digestion.

Cultural Nuances

In British culture, "digestive" is commonly associated with a type of semi-sweet biscuit often consumed with tea.

More Information

Digestive refers both to physiological functions related to digestion and to foods or medicines that promote digestive health. It also has cultural significance in different regions, especially in relation to dietary habits and traditional remedies.

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