digestible

adjective

di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested

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Managers can stay in the know with quick digestible updates on market and economic trends such as the recent episode on federal funding bill’s market impact and potential phase-out of the penny. Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 And Tua’s contract becomes easier to part with after 2026 when his $34.8 dead cap money hit becomes more digestible. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025 The same trick works for any food that contains digestible starch, including white pasta and potatoes. Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 May 2025 His ability to make that, and now this technical expertise, digestible in a horror genre is really impressive and special. Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for digestible

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digestible was in the 14th century

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“Digestible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestible. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
də-
: capable of being digested
digestibility
-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun

Medical Definition

digestible

adjective
di·​gest·​ible -ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce digestible (audio)
: capable of being digested

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