digestible

adjective

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

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These grains are not a safer or more digestible choice, as even small amounts of gluten can trigger an autoimmune response, organic or otherwise, Manaker notes. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 Oct. 2026 Dahi remembers debates about cutting parts of Ty’s chorus to make the unconventional love song more digestible. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 But the eye-popping price tag may become more digestible with help from the state or federal governments. — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 Within this awkward relic of several other ages, New York’s past gets fetishized, chopped up, and whirled together into digestible entertainment. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestible

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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

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digestible

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

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