digestive

[dih-jes-tiv, dahy-]

adjective

serving for or pertaining to digestion; having the function of digesting food: the digestive tract.
promoting digestion.

noun

a substance promoting digestion.

Origin of digestive

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French digestif < Latin dīgestīvus, equivalent to dīgest(us) (see digest) + -īvus -ive

Related formsdi·ges·tive·ly, adverbnon·di·ges·tive, adjectivepost·di·ges·tive, adjective

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Examples from the Web for digestive

Contemporary Examples

For people with celiac disease, consuming gluten triggers an immune response in the digestive system.
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Valerie Vande Panne
April 21, 2014
Quora Q: Does drinking water during meals help or hinder the digestive system?
Quora Q: Does Drinking Water During Meals Help or Hinder the Digestive System?
Quora Contributor
January 30, 2014
Like napalm or the wrath of God, but for your digestive system.
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Candida Moss
October 15, 2013
After all, we (and, presumably, vampires) have digestive systems accustomed to processing foods far more elaborate than blood.
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Kent Sepkowitz
May 11, 2012
Research presented at the 2010 Digestive Disease Week conference in New Orleans, La. 7.
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Anneli Rufus
March 22, 2012

Historical Examples

The digestive organs are weakened by illness, and should not be unduly taxed.
The Skilful Cook
Mary Harrison
Then there may be diarrhœa, loss of appetite, and other digestive disturbances.
Rural Hygiene
Henry N. Ogden
In the most startling way that is true for the digestive apparatus.
Psychotherapy
Hugo Mnsterberg
Loss of appetite is a sign that the digestive organs require a rest.
No Animal Food
Rupert H. Wheldon
Strenuous exercise after meals is often the cause of digestive disorders.
No Animal Food
Rupert H. Wheldon

British Dictionary definitions for digestive

digestive

digestant (daɪˈdʒɛstənt)

adjective

relating to, aiding, or subjecting to digestiona digestive enzyme

noun

a less common word for digestant
short for digestive biscuit

Derived Formsdigestively, adverb

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Word Origin and History for digestive

n.

late 14c., from Old French digestif (14c.), from Late Latin digestivus "pertaining to digestion," from past participle stem of Latin digerere (see digest (n.)). From 1530s as an adjective. The noun in the French form digestif is attested from 1908.

digestive in Medicine

digestive

(dī-jĕs′tĭv, dĭ-)

adj.

Of or relating to digestion.

A digestant.

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Examples from the Web for digestive

Contemporary Examples

For people with celiac disease, consuming gluten triggers an immune response in the digestive system.

Quora Q: Does drinking water during meals help or hinder the digestive system?

Like napalm or the wrath of God, but for your digestive system.

After all, we (and, presumably, vampires) have digestive systems accustomed to processing foods far more elaborate than blood.

Research presented at the 2010 Digestive Disease Week conference in New Orleans, La. 7.

Historical Examples

The digestive organs are weakened by illness, and should not be unduly taxed.

Then there may be diarrhœa, loss of appetite, and other digestive disturbances.

In the most startling way that is true for the digestive apparatus.

Loss of appetite is a sign that the digestive organs require a rest.

Strenuous exercise after meals is often the cause of digestive disorders.

digestive

digestant (daɪˈdʒɛstənt)

Word Origin and History for digestive

n.

digestive

Origin of digestive