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digestive
[ dih-jes-tiv, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈdʒɛs tɪv, daɪ- /
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adjective
noun
a substance promoting digestion.
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Origin of digestive
OTHER WORDS FROM digestive
di·ges·tive·ly, adverbnon·di·ges·tive, adjectivepost·di·ges·tive, adjectiveWords nearby digestive
digestant, digester, digestible, digestif, digestion, digestive, digestive biscuit, digestive gland, digestive system, digestive tract, digged
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How to use digestive in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for digestive
digestive
digestant (daɪˈdʒɛstənt)
/ (dɪˈdʒɛstɪv, daɪ-) /
adjective
relating to, aiding, or subjecting to digestiona digestive enzyme
noun
a less common word for digestant
short for digestive biscuit
Derived forms of digestive
digestively, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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