Digestive (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion; "digestive juices"; "a digestive enzyme"; "digestive ferment".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.
- Enzymes are biological molecules that play a crucial role in many digestive processes.
- Yogurt contains live cultures that aid in digestive health by introducing beneficial bacteria to the gut.
- Some people find that a walk after dinner stimulates their digestive system and helps with weight loss.
- The doctor prescribed a digestive enzyme supplement to help alleviate the patient's symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.