The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body. / The result of this process. / The ability to use this process.

plural of digestion

Synonym of digestive

Capable of being digested.

(transitive) To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.

That which is digested; especially, that which is worked over, classified, and arranged under proper heads or titles / A compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged; a summary of laws.

Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion. / That causes or promotes digestion.

A substance that aids digestion. / (UK, Ireland, Canada) A digestive biscuit.

simple past tense and past participle of digest

plural of digestive