indigestible

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adjective

in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈje-stə-bəl How to pronounce indigestible (audio)
Synonyms of indigestiblenext
: not digestible : not easily digested
indigestibility
ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˌje-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce indigestible (audio)
noun
indigestible noun

indigestibility

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noun

in·​digestibility ¦in+ How to pronounce indigestibility (audio)
: the quality of being indigestible

Examples of indigestible in a Sentence

Adjective Their presentation was an indigestible mass of information.
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Adjective
Twenty elephants lost their lives at this single site after eating indigestible wrappers. — Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025 Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that the body physically can’t break down. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026 Fiber is a type of indigestible nutrient that’s concentrated in plant foods, like beans, fruits, and vegetables. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026 The prebiotics found in supplements and food are an indigestible fiber that passes through your digestive tract until reaching your colon. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indigestible

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Late Latin indigestibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin digestibilis digestible

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of indigestible was in the 15th century

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

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indigestible

adjective
in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl How to pronounce indigestible (audio)
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: not digestible or easily digested

Medical Definition

indigestible

adjective
in·​di·​gest·​ible ˌin-(ˌ)dī-ˈjes-tə-bəl, -də- How to pronounce indigestible (audio)
: not digestible : not easily digested
a diet with much indigestible fiber
indigestibility
-ˌjes-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce indigestible (audio)
noun
plural indigestibilities

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