digestibility

noun

di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce digestibility (audio)
də-
plural digestibilities
Synonyms of digestibilitynext
1
: the fitness of something for digestion
2
: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body

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Soaking them for a few hours can improve digestibility. — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026 Has lower digestibility than whey protein. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026 In these cases, its convenience and digestibility are real advantages. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Apr. 2026 These changes could be linked to differences in digestibility, moisture or fiber content, but more long-term studies are needed to understand if these effects translate to meaningful health benefits over time. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestibility

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First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of digestibility was in 1740

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“Digestibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestibility. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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digestibility

noun
di·​gest·​ibil·​i·​ty -ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce digestibility (audio)
plural digestibilities
1
: the fitness of something for digestion
2
: the percentage of a foodstuff taken into the digestive tract that is absorbed into the body

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