ingestion
Ingestion (noun) means the act of taking something into the body, such as food, drink, or medicine. Example: “Ingestion of the tablet should be with plenty of water.”
How to Use Ingestion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of taking something in — used for swallowing substances and for loading data into software.
Word Forms
ingestions plural
Fill the Gap
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_____ of the tablet should be with plenty of water.
Etymology
From Latin ingestio, "a pouring in," related to "ingest."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “ingestion” mean?
The word “ingestion” means the act of taking something into the body, such as food, drink, or medicine. In plain terms, the act of taking something in — used for swallowing substances and for loading data into software.
How do you pronounce “ingestion”?
“Ingestion” is pronounced ihn-JEHST-shuhn (/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “ingestion” in a sentence?
Here is “ingestion” used in a sentence: “Ingestion of the tablet should be with plenty of water.”
What is the opposite of “ingestion”?
The opposite of “ingestion” — its antonyms — is egestion.
What part of speech is “ingestion”?
“Ingestion” is a noun.
Where does the word “ingestion” come from?
The word “ingestion” comes from Latin. From Latin ingestio, "a pouring in," related to "ingest.".
Is “ingestion” a common word?
“Ingestion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ingestion” have?
“Ingestion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of taking something into the body, such as food, drink, or medicine.