1
: relating to or functioning in digestion
the digestive system
digestive disorders
digestive organs
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion
digestive enzymes
digestively
adverb
Examples of digestive in a Sentence
Adjective
the digestive system of the body
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Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And the snacks, the Celebrations, the Jaffa Cakes and the digestives and the tea in the bath.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
For example, ginger, cardamom and black pepper could offer digestive support by stimulating enzymes and reducing bloating.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
While many Amari are meant to be consumed as a digestive after a meal, drinks like Select are meant to be consumed before to stimulate the appetite.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
And the snacks, the Celebrations, the Jaffa Cakes and the digestives and the tea in the bath.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Sep. 2024
Adjective
In other cultures, it's considered a digestive herbal drink, a typical grandmother’s remedy after a large meal.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
For example, ginger, cardamom and black pepper could offer digestive support by stimulating enzymes and reducing bloating.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Digestive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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digestive
2 of 2 adjective1
: relating to or functioning in digestion
digestive processes
2
: having the power to cause or promote digestion
digestive enzymes
digestively
adverb
digestiveness
noun
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