Digestible

/dɪˈdʒɛstəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being digested; able to be broken down by the digestive system.

Etymology

From 'digest' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ible' (from Latin -ibilis). The suffix indicates possibility or capability, so 'digestible' literally means 'able to be digested'.

Kelly Says

There's a reason doctors tell people with upset stomachs to eat bland, easily digestible foods—your gut doesn't have to work as hard, giving it time to heal and recover.

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