noun
Uncommon
digestion
deye-JEHST-shuhn
Digestion (noun) means the bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used. Example: “Eating too fast can interfere with digestion.”
noun
1
The bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used.
"Eating too fast can interfere with digestion."
"Fiber helps keep digestion running smoothly."
2
The mental process of taking in and understanding new information.
"The report needs some digestion before we can respond to it."
How to use digestion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow the body (or mind) breaks something down and absorbs it.
Common pairings
aid digestion
poor digestion
digestion process
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Word forms
- Plural
- digestions
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Etymology
From Old French digestion, from Latin digestio.
Rhymes for digestion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “digestion” mean?
The word “digestion” means the bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used. In plain terms, how the body (or mind) breaks something down and absorbs it.
How do you pronounce “digestion”?
“Digestion” is pronounced deye-JEHST-shuhn (/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “digestion” in a sentence?
Here is “digestion” used in a sentence: “Eating too fast can interfere with digestion.”
What part of speech is “digestion”?
“Digestion” is a noun.
Where does the word “digestion” come from?
The word “digestion” comes from Latin. From Old French digestion, from Latin digestio.
Is “digestion” a common word?
“Digestion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “digestion” have?
“Digestion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the bodily process of breaking food down so it can be absorbed and used.
