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1digestive
noun di·ges·tive \-ˈjes-tiv\
Definition of DIGESTIVE
: an aid to digestion especially of food
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First Known Use of DIGESTIVE
14th century
Rhymes with DIGESTIVE
2digestive
adjective
: of or relating to digestion
: having the power to cause or help digestion
Full Definition of DIGESTIVE
1
: relating to or functioning in digestion <the digestive system><digestive disorders><digestive organs>
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion <digestive enzymes>
— di·ges·tive·ly adverb
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First Known Use of DIGESTIVE
15th century
DIGESTIVELY Defined for Kids
digestive
adjective di·ges·tive \dī-ˈje-stiv, də-\
Definition of DIGESTIVE for Kids
: relating to or functioning in the body's process of changing food into simpler forms that can be taken up and used <digestive processes>
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